SR-72 over Horse Creek
GoodDeSoto County, Florida · 6.8 MI West of SR-70 · Structure no. 040056
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 516 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-72 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-72 over Horse Creek in DeSoto County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,032 by 2044. The structure is 516 ft (157.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-72 over Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-72 over Horse Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR-72 over Horse Creek carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SR-72 over Horse Creek?
The structure is 516 ft (157.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR-72 over Horse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.