US Bridges

SR-72 over Dars Ditch

Fair

DeSoto County, Florida · 7.7 MI West of SR-70 · Structure no. 040058

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-72 over Dars Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR-72 over Dars Ditch in DeSoto County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,875 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-72
CrossesDars Ditch
Location7.7 MI West of SR-70
RouteState Highway 72
CountyDeSoto County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.20608, -82.00399
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2024)
Projected traffic3,875 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR-72 over Dars Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-72 over Dars Ditch 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 SR-72 over Dars Ditch carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR-72 over Dars Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns SR-72 over Dars Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.