US Bridges

CR-491(CITRUS Way) over Trailing Creek

Good

Hernando County, Florida · 2.4 MI S/O CR-628 · Structure no. 080008

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-491(CITRUS Way) over Trailing Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-491(CITRUS Way) over Trailing Creek in Hernando County, Florida. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,625 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR-491(CITRUS Way)
CrossesTrailing Creek
Location2.4 MI S/O CR-628
RouteCounty Highway 491
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.58251, -82.45669
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2024)
Projected traffic4,625 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-491(CITRUS Way) over Trailing Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is CR-491(CITRUS Way) over Trailing Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR-491(CITRUS Way) over Trailing Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR-491(CITRUS Way) over Trailing Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR-491(CITRUS Way) over Trailing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.