SR-78 over Buckhead Ridge Drainage
FairGlades County, Florida · 5.7MI West of US-441 · Structure no. 050030
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-78 over Buckhead Ridge Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying SR-78 over Buckhead Ridge Drainage in Glades County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,808 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-78 over Buckhead Ridge Drainage built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-78 over Buckhead Ridge Drainage 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 SR-78 over Buckhead Ridge Drainage carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is SR-78 over Buckhead Ridge Drainage?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).
Who owns SR-78 over Buckhead Ridge Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.