US Bridges

Point Lonesome RD over Unnamed Canal

Good

Citrus County, Florida · 0.3 Mile North of CR-581 · Structure no. 024040

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Point Lonesome RD over Unnamed Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Point Lonesome RD over Unnamed Canal in Citrus County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPoint Lonesome RD
CrossesUnnamed Canal
Location0.3 Mile North of CR-581
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.88044, -82.3171
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic206 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Point Lonesome RD over Unnamed Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Point Lonesome RD over Unnamed Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Point Lonesome RD over Unnamed Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Point Lonesome RD over Unnamed Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Point Lonesome RD over Unnamed Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.