US Bridges

CR78B (hunter Rd.) over Phils Canal

Fair

Glades County, Florida · 0.6MI South of SR-78 · Structure no. 054013

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR78B (hunter Rd.) over Phils Canal is a concrete culvert carrying CR78B (hunter Rd.) over Phils Canal in Glades County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR78B (hunter Rd.)
CrossesPhils Canal
Location0.6MI South of SR-78
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyGlades County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.12408, -80.89797
Functional classRural Minor 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic132 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 CR78B (hunter Rd.) over Phils Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR78B (hunter Rd.) over Phils Canal 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 CR78B (hunter Rd.) over Phils Canal carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR78B (hunter Rd.) over Phils Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR78B (hunter Rd.) over Phils Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.