US Bridges

E Moccasin Slough over Davis Lake Canal

Good

Citrus County, Florida · 1.7 Miles East of US-41 · Structure no. 024050

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Moccasin Slough over Davis Lake Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying E Moccasin Slough over Davis Lake Canal in Citrus County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,552 by 2047. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE Moccasin Slough
CrossesDavis Lake Canal
Location1.7 Miles East of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.82933, -82.2899
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2025)
Projected traffic5,552 by 2047
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 E Moccasin Slough over Davis Lake Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Moccasin Slough over Davis Lake 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 E Moccasin Slough over Davis Lake Canal carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is E Moccasin Slough over Davis Lake Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns E Moccasin Slough over Davis Lake Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.