US Bridges

SR-80 over Carlos Waterway

Good

Hendry County, Florida · 2.1MI E of Joel Blvd · Structure no. 070072

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,612
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-80 over Carlos Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying SR-80 over Carlos Waterway in Hendry County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,612 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,497 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR-80
CrossesCarlos Waterway
Location2.1MI E of Joel Blvd
RouteState Highway 80
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.70942, -81.56622
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,612 (2022)
Projected traffic37,497 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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-80 over Carlos Waterway built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-80 over Carlos Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-80 over Carlos Waterway carry?

About 21,612 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR-80 over Carlos Waterway?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR-80 over Carlos Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.