US Bridges

CR-597(SHOAL Line) over Jenkins Creek

Fair

Hernando County, Florida · 2.2 Miles S of Cortez Blv · Structure no. 084002

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-597(SHOAL Line) over Jenkins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-597(SHOAL Line) over Jenkins Creek in Hernando County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,319 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-597(SHOAL Line)
CrossesJenkins Creek
Location2.2 Miles S of Cortez Blv
RouteCounty Highway 597
CountyHernando County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.52417, -82.63536
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2024)
Projected traffic12,319 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-597(SHOAL Line) over Jenkins Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-597(SHOAL Line) over Jenkins Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR-597(SHOAL Line) over Jenkins Creek carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR-597(SHOAL Line) over Jenkins Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR-597(SHOAL Line) over Jenkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.