US Bridges

CR-833 over Sarahs Slough

FairPosted for load

Hendry County, Florida · 0.5 Mile S of SR-80 · Structure no. 070050

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-833 over Sarahs Slough is a concrete culvert carrying CR-833 over Sarahs Slough in Hendry County, Florida. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,438 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-833
CrossesSarahs Slough
Location0.5 Mile S of SR-80
RouteCounty Highway 833
CountyHendry County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.74554, -81.12916
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2024)
Projected traffic1,438 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 Sarahs Slough built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-833 over Sarahs 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR-833 over Sarahs Slough carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR-833 over Sarahs Slough?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR-833 over Sarahs Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.