US Bridges

County Road 832 over James Canal

Fair

Hendry County, Florida · 5.9 Miles East of SR-29 · Structure no. 070042

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 832 over James Canal is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 832 over James Canal 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 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 138 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 832
CrossesJames Canal
Location5.9 Miles East of SR-29
RouteCounty Highway 832
CountyHendry County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.60228, -81.34583
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic138 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 832 over James Canal built?

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

What condition is County Road 832 over James 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 County Road 832 over James Canal carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 832 over James Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 832 over James Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.