US Bridges

County Road 78A over Banana Branch

Fair

Hendry County, Florida · 0.8 Mile N of SR-80 · Structure no. 070041

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 78A over Banana Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 78A over Banana Branch in Hendry County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 78A
CrossesBanana Branch
Location0.8 Mile N of SR-80
RouteCounty Highway 78A
CountyHendry County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.72089, -81.51806
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic540 (2021)
Projected traffic648 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 County Road 78A over Banana Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 78A over Banana Branch 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 County Road 78A over Banana Branch carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 78A over Banana Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 78A over Banana Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.