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CR-720 (canal St) over Bills Canal

Good

Glades County, Florida · E Side Moore Haven Locks · Structure no. 054008

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-720 (canal St) over Bills Canal is a concrete culvert carrying CR-720 (canal St) over Bills Canal 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-720 (canal St)
CrossesBills Canal
LocationE Side Moore Haven Locks
RouteCounty Highway 720
CountyGlades County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.84103, -81.08928
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 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 traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic155 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 (canal St) over Bills Canal built?

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

What condition is CR-720 (canal St) over Bills Canal 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-720 (canal St) over Bills Canal carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-720 (canal St) over Bills Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CR-720 (canal St) over Bills Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.