US Bridges

CR733 Sunrise Blvd over Palmdale Creek

Fair

Glades County, Florida · 0.1MI East of US-27 · Structure no. 050023

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR733 Sunrise Blvd over Palmdale Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR733 Sunrise Blvd over Palmdale Creek in Glades County, Florida. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 486 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR733 Sunrise Blvd
CrossesPalmdale Creek
Location0.1MI East of US-27
RouteCounty Highway 733
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.93995, -81.31387
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2023)
Projected traffic486 by 2042
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 CR733 Sunrise Blvd over Palmdale Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR733 Sunrise Blvd over Palmdale 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR733 Sunrise Blvd over Palmdale Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR733 Sunrise Blvd over Palmdale Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CR733 Sunrise Blvd over Palmdale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.