US Bridges

SR-78 over Dyess Creek

Good

Glades County, Florida · 1MI East of CR-721 · Structure no. 050068

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-78 over Dyess Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-78 over Dyess Creek in Glades County, Florida. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSR-78
CrossesDyess Creek
Location1MI East of CR-721
RouteState Highway 78
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.00553, -81.05165
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2024)
Projected traffic7,808 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-78 over Dyess Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-78 over Dyess 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 Dyess Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SR-78 over Dyess Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR-78 over Dyess Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.