US Bridges

CR 720-LOBLOLLY RD over Trib to Jacks Branch

Fair

Glades County, Florida · 7.3MI West of CR-731 · Structure no. 054003

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 720-LOBLOLLY RD over Trib to Jacks Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 720-LOBLOLLY RD over Trib to Jacks Branch in Glades County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 498 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 720-LOBLOLLY RD
CrossesTrib to Jacks Branch
Location7.3MI West of CR-731
RouteCounty Highway 720
CountyGlades County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.82809, -81.55114
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2023)
Projected traffic498 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 720-LOBLOLLY RD over Trib to Jacks Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 720-LOBLOLLY RD over Trib to Jacks 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 720-LOBLOLLY RD over Trib to Jacks Branch carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 720-LOBLOLLY RD over Trib to Jacks Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns CR 720-LOBLOLLY RD over Trib to Jacks Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.