US Bridges

CR-490A over Halls River

Good

Citrus County, Florida · 1.6 MI West of US-19 · Structure no. 024054

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Other
Length
186 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-490A over Halls River is a other box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR-490A over Halls River in Citrus County, Florida. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,470 by 2046. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesCR-490A
CrossesHalls River
Location1.6 MI West of US-19
RouteCounty Highway 490A
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.80117, -82.60264
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic3,470 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 CR-490A over Halls River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-490A over Halls River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR-490A over Halls River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR-490A over Halls River?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns CR-490A over Halls River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.