US Bridges

CR 22-LAKEGROVE RD over Dead Lakes

Fair

Gulf County, Florida · 2.1 Miles East of SR 71 · Structure no. 510004

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
800 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
414
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 22-LAKEGROVE RD over Dead Lakes is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 22-LAKEGROVE RD over Dead Lakes in Gulf County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 414 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2043. The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 22-LAKEGROVE RD
CrossesDead Lakes
Location2.1 Miles East of SR 71
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyGulf County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.12744, -85.1769
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHL 93
Structure length800 ft (243.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic414 (2023)
Projected traffic455 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 22-LAKEGROVE RD over Dead Lakes built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 22-LAKEGROVE RD over Dead Lakes 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 22-LAKEGROVE RD over Dead Lakes carry?

About 414 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 22-LAKEGROVE RD over Dead Lakes?

The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 22-LAKEGROVE RD over Dead Lakes?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.