US Bridges

SR-50 (cortez Blvd over Horse Lake Overflow

Good

Hernando County, Florida · 0.5MI West of SR-577 · Structure no. 080037

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-50 (cortez Blvd over Horse Lake Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying SR-50 (cortez Blvd over Horse Lake Overflow in Hernando County, Florida. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,568 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-50 (cortez Blvd
CrossesHorse Lake Overflow
Location0.5MI West of SR-577
RouteState Highway 50
CountyHernando County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.54889, -82.42639
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2025)
Projected traffic35,568 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-50 (cortez Blvd over Horse Lake Overflow built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-50 (cortez Blvd over Horse Lake Overflow 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR-50 (cortez Blvd over Horse Lake Overflow carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-50 (cortez Blvd over Horse Lake Overflow?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR-50 (cortez Blvd over Horse Lake Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.