US Bridges

NE Moore Ave over Mare Branch

Good

DeSoto County, Florida · 0.1 MI N of CR-660 · Structure no. 044042

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Moore Ave over Mare Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying NE Moore Ave over Mare Branch in DeSoto County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE Moore Ave
CrossesMare Branch
Location0.1 MI N of CR-660
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.28363, -81.82436
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2025)
Projected traffic347 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NE Moore Ave over Mare Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Moore Ave over Mare Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does NE Moore Ave over Mare Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NE Moore Ave over Mare Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns NE Moore Ave over Mare Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.