US Bridges

CR 22-LAKEGROVE RD over Chipola Cut Off

Fair

Gulf County, Florida · 1.2 Miles East of SR 71 · Structure no. 510031

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 22-LAKEGROVE RD over Chipola Cut Off is a concrete culvert carrying CR 22-LAKEGROVE RD over Chipola Cut Off in Gulf County, Florida. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 22-LAKEGROVE RD
CrossesChipola Cut Off
Location1.2 Miles East of SR 71
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyGulf County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.12117, -85.18912
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2043
Trucks12%
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 Chipola Cut Off built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 22-LAKEGROVE RD over Chipola Cut Off 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 22-LAKEGROVE RD over Chipola Cut Off carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 22-LAKEGROVE RD over Chipola Cut Off?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 22-LAKEGROVE RD over Chipola Cut Off?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.