US Bridges

SR-29 over Cypress Branch

Fair

Glades County, Florida · 4.4MI North of SR-78 · Structure no. 050033

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
151 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-29 over Cypress Branch is a concrete slab carrying SR-29 over Cypress Branch in Glades County, Florida. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,420 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-29
CrossesCypress Branch
Location4.4MI North of SR-78
RouteState Highway 29
CountyGlades County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.8626, -81.36948
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 Cypress Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is SR-29 over Cypress 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 SR-29 over Cypress Branch carry?

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

How long is SR-29 over Cypress Branch?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR-29 over Cypress Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.