US Bridges

CR-763 over Morris Stream

Good

DeSoto County, Florida · 6.0 MI S of CR-760A · Structure no. 040015

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-763 over Morris Stream is a concrete culvert carrying CR-763 over Morris Stream in DeSoto County, Florida. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 67 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCR-763
CrossesMorris Stream
Location6.0 MI S of CR-760A
RouteCounty Highway 763
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.06349, -81.82768
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2025)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2045
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-763 over Morris Stream built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is CR-763 over Morris Stream 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 CR-763 over Morris Stream carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is CR-763 over Morris Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR-763 over Morris Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.