US Bridges

CR-833 over Devils Garden Canal

FairPosted for load

Hendry County, Florida · 10 Miles S of SR-80 · Structure no. 070032

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-833 over Devils Garden Canal is a concrete culvert carrying CR-833 over Devils Garden Canal in Hendry County, Florida. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1966, 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 5 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-833
CrossesDevils Garden Canal
Location10 Miles S of SR-80
RouteCounty Highway 833
CountyHendry County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.60531, -81.12739
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2024)
Projected traffic475 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Devils Garden Canal built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is CR-833 over Devils Garden 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 Devils Garden Canal carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CR-833 over Devils Garden Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR-833 over Devils Garden Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.