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CR-491(CITRUS Way) over Haul Road

Good

Hernando County, Florida · 0.5MI N of CR-484 · Structure no. 084013

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-491(CITRUS Way) over Haul Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-491(CITRUS Way) over Haul Road in Hernando County, Florida. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2044. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-491(CITRUS Way)
CrossesHaul Road
Location0.5MI N of CR-484
RouteCounty Highway 491
CountyHernando County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.56317, -82.45067
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic840 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-491(CITRUS Way) over Haul Road built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-491(CITRUS Way) over Haul Road 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 Haul Road carry?

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

How long is CR-491(CITRUS Way) over Haul Road?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns CR-491(CITRUS Way) over Haul Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.