US Bridges

CR-833 over Barbaras Canal

Fair

Hendry County, Florida · 12.4 Miles S of SR-80 · Structure no. 070019

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-833 over Barbaras Canal is a concrete culvert carrying CR-833 over Barbaras Canal in Hendry County, Florida. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-833
CrossesBarbaras Canal
Location12.4 Miles S of SR-80
RouteCounty Highway 833
CountyHendry County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.57098, -81.12696
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2021)
Projected traffic556 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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-833 over Barbaras Canal built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-833 over Barbaras 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR-833 over Barbaras Canal carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CR-833 over Barbaras Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns CR-833 over Barbaras Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.