US Bridges

Canning Drive over Cochran Slough

FairPosted for load

Gulf County, Florida · 1.0 Miles South of CR 22 · Structure no. 514056

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canning Drive over Cochran Slough is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Canning Drive over Cochran Slough in Gulf County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCanning Drive
CrossesCochran Slough
Location1.0 Miles South of CR 22
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGulf County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.10475, -85.17954
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2023)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Canning Drive over Cochran Slough built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canning Drive over Cochran Slough 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Canning Drive over Cochran Slough carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Canning Drive over Cochran Slough?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Canning Drive over Cochran Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.