US Bridges

CR720/LOBLOLLY Bay over Bee Branch

Good

Glades County, Florida · 4.75 Mi. E/O Char Cnty Li · Structure no. 054004

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR720/LOBLOLLY Bay over Bee Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR720/LOBLOLLY Bay over Bee Branch in Glades County, Florida. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR720/LOBLOLLY Bay
CrossesBee Branch
Location4.75 Mi. E/O Char Cnty Li
RouteCounty Highway 720
CountyGlades County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.82748, -81.48913
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 CR720/LOBLOLLY Bay over Bee Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR720/LOBLOLLY Bay over Bee Branch 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 CR720/LOBLOLLY Bay over Bee Branch carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is CR720/LOBLOLLY Bay over Bee Branch?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR720/LOBLOLLY Bay over Bee Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.