US Bridges

S. Withlapopka Dr. over Apopka Canal

Good

Citrus County, Florida · 0.4MI S of E Gobbler DR · Structure no. 024047

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Withlapopka Dr. over Apopka Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying S. Withlapopka Dr. over Apopka Canal in Citrus County, Florida. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,438 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS. Withlapopka Dr.
CrossesApopka Canal
Location0.4MI S of E Gobbler DR
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.78376, -82.25578
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2025)
Projected traffic1,438 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 S. Withlapopka Dr. over Apopka Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Withlapopka Dr. over Apopka 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 S. Withlapopka Dr. over Apopka Canal carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S. Withlapopka Dr. over Apopka Canal?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S. Withlapopka Dr. over Apopka Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.