US Bridges

US-27 (SR-25) over Bowlegs Branch

Fair

Glades County, Florida · 0.1MI North of SR-78 · Structure no. 050027

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 (SR-25) over Bowlegs Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US-27 (SR-25) over Bowlegs Branch in Glades County, Florida. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 71 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,278 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-27 (SR-25)
CrossesBowlegs Branch
Location0.1MI North of SR-78
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.83432, -81.19004
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2024)
Projected traffic11,278 by 2044
Trucks51%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-27 (SR-25) over Bowlegs Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is US-27 (SR-25) over Bowlegs Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US-27 (SR-25) over Bowlegs Branch carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is US-27 (SR-25) over Bowlegs Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns US-27 (SR-25) over Bowlegs Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.