US Bridges

CR78A/FT Denaud RD over Donnas Crossing

FairPosted for load

Hendry County, Florida · 1.7 Miles W of SR-80 · Structure no. 074002

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
510
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR78A/FT Denaud RD over Donnas Crossing is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR78A/FT Denaud RD over Donnas Crossing in Hendry County, Florida. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 95 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 638 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR78A/FT Denaud RD
CrossesDonnas Crossing
Location1.7 Miles W of SR-80
RouteCounty Highway 78A
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.74272, -81.48419
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating4.6 US tons
Inventory rating2.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2024)
Projected traffic638 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR78A/FT Denaud RD over Donnas Crossing built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is CR78A/FT Denaud RD over Donnas Crossing 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 CR78A/FT Denaud RD over Donnas Crossing carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR78A/FT Denaud RD over Donnas Crossing?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR78A/FT Denaud RD over Donnas Crossing?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.