US Bridges

SR-29 over Sears RD Drainage Canal

Fair

Hendry County, Florida · 7.4 Mi. S of SR-80 · Structure no. 070058

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-29 over Sears RD Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-29 over Sears RD Drainage Canal in Hendry County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,930 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-29
CrossesSears RD Drainage Canal
Location7.4 Mi. S of SR-80
RouteState Highway 29
CountyHendry County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.65474, -81.43616
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2022)
Projected traffic10,930 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-29 over Sears RD Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-29 over Sears RD Drainage 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-29 over Sears RD Drainage Canal carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR-29 over Sears RD Drainage Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SR-29 over Sears RD Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.