US Bridges

Kings Bay Drive over Spring Run Canal

Good

Citrus County, Florida · 0.7MI W of US-19 - US-98 · Structure no. 025004

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,490
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Bay Drive over Spring Run Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Kings Bay Drive over Spring Run Canal in Citrus County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,490 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,054 by 2047. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKings Bay Drive
CrossesSpring Run Canal
Location0.7MI W of US-19 - US-98
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.89044, -82.59561
Functional classUrban 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,490 (2025)
Projected traffic2,054 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Kings Bay Drive over Spring Run Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings Bay Drive over Spring Run 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 Kings Bay Drive over Spring Run Canal carry?

About 1,490 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kings Bay Drive over Spring Run Canal?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Kings Bay Drive over Spring Run Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.