US Bridges

US-17 (SR-35) over Sand Gulley

Fair

DeSoto County, Florida · 8.2MI North of SR-70 · Structure no. 040049

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-17 (SR-35) over Sand Gulley is a concrete culvert carrying US-17 (SR-35) over Sand Gulley in DeSoto County, Florida. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 44 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,250 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-17 (SR-35)
CrossesSand Gulley
Location8.2MI North of SR-70
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyDeSoto County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.32598, -81.81196
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2024)
Projected traffic20,250 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-17 (SR-35) over Sand Gulley built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US-17 (SR-35) over Sand Gulley 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US-17 (SR-35) over Sand Gulley carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US-17 (SR-35) over Sand Gulley?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US-17 (SR-35) over Sand Gulley?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.