US Bridges

CR-769 over Deborahs Creek

Fair

DeSoto County, Florida · 5.8 MI South of SR-72 · Structure no. 040030

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-769 over Deborahs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-769 over Deborahs Creek in DeSoto County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,369 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-769
CrossesDeborahs Creek
Location5.8 MI South of SR-72
RouteCounty Highway 769
CountyDeSoto County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.12641, -81.9884
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2025)
Projected traffic9,369 by 2045
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-769 over Deborahs Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-769 over Deborahs 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-769 over Deborahs Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CR-769 over Deborahs Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns CR-769 over Deborahs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.