SR-78 over Dead Mans Branch
FairGlades County, Florida · 2.7MI East of SR-29 · Structure no. 050048
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-78 over Dead Mans Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR-78 over Dead Mans Branch in Glades County, Florida. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 67 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,593 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Dead Mans Branch built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is SR-78 over Dead Mans 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-78 over Dead Mans Branch carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is SR-78 over Dead Mans Branch?
The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns SR-78 over Dead Mans Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.