US Bridges

CR 733 (broadway) over Palmdale Creek

Good

Glades County, Florida · 0.1MI East of US-27 · Structure no. 054001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 733 (broadway) over Palmdale Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 733 (broadway) over Palmdale Creek in Glades County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 733 (broadway)
CrossesPalmdale Creek
Location0.1MI East of US-27
RouteCounty Highway 733
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.94547, -81.31336
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2023)
Projected traffic380 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 733 (broadway) over Palmdale Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 733 (broadway) over Palmdale 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 733 (broadway) over Palmdale Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 733 (broadway) over Palmdale Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CR 733 (broadway) over Palmdale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.