US Bridges

CR-760 over Muddy Creek

Fair

DeSoto County, Florida · 1.3 MI East of CR-661 · Structure no. 040029

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-760 over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR-760 over Muddy Creek in DeSoto County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,511 by 2045. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-760
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location1.3 MI East of CR-661
RouteCounty Highway 760
CountyDeSoto County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.16471, -81.91213
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans14
Design loadH 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2025)
Projected traffic4,511 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-760 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-760 over Muddy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does CR-760 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR-760 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR-760 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.