SR-78 over Fisheating Bay Creek
GoodGlades County, Florida · 0.1MI South of CR-721 · Structure no. 050067
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-78 over Fisheating Bay Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-78 over Fisheating Bay Creek in Glades County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,808 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-78 over Fisheating Bay Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-78 over Fisheating Bay Creek 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-78 over Fisheating Bay Creek carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is SR-78 over Fisheating Bay Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns SR-78 over Fisheating Bay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.