US Bridges

CR731(TASMANIA Rd) over Rainey Slough

Fair

Glades County, Florida · 2.7MI North of CR-74 · Structure no. 050070

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR731(TASMANIA Rd) over Rainey Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR731(TASMANIA Rd) over Rainey Slough in Glades County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCR731(TASMANIA Rd)
CrossesRainey Slough
Location2.7MI North of CR-74
RouteCounty Highway 731
CountyGlades County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.98464, -81.4919
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2023)
Projected traffic324 by 2042
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR731(TASMANIA Rd) over Rainey Slough built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR731(TASMANIA Rd) over Rainey Slough 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR731(TASMANIA Rd) over Rainey Slough carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is CR731(TASMANIA Rd) over Rainey Slough?

The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR731(TASMANIA Rd) over Rainey Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.