US Bridges

SR-29 over Turkey Branch

Good

Glades County, Florida · 0.5MI South of CR-74 · Structure no. 050031

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-29 over Turkey Branch is a concrete slab carrying SR-29 over Turkey Branch in Glades County, Florida. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 77 years old, older 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,420 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-29
CrossesTurkey Branch
Location0.5MI South of CR-74
RouteState Highway 29
CountyGlades County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.90937, -81.32904
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2024)
Projected traffic6,420 by 2044
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 SR-29 over Turkey Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR-29 over Turkey 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR-29 over Turkey Branch carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is SR-29 over Turkey Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR-29 over Turkey Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.