Griffin RD over Uncle Joes Canal
FairPosted for loadGlades County, Florida · 0.7MI North of CR-720 · Structure no. 054016
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Griffin RD over Uncle Joes Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Griffin RD over Uncle Joes Canal in Glades County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Griffin RD over Uncle Joes Canal built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Griffin RD over Uncle Joes 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 Griffin RD over Uncle Joes Canal carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Griffin RD over Uncle Joes Canal?
The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Griffin RD over Uncle Joes Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.