US Bridges

North Bayfront DR over Flying Arrow Canal

Good

Citrus County, Florida · .06MI S of N Shorewood DR · Structure no. 024051

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Bayfront DR over Flying Arrow Canal is a concrete culvert carrying North Bayfront DR over Flying Arrow Canal in Citrus County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2047. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Bayfront DR
CrossesFlying Arrow Canal
Location.06MI S of N Shorewood DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.95356, -82.36165
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2025)
Projected traffic250 by 2047
Trucks2%
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 North Bayfront DR over Flying Arrow Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Bayfront DR over Flying Arrow 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 North Bayfront DR over Flying Arrow Canal carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North Bayfront DR over Flying Arrow Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns North Bayfront DR over Flying Arrow Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.