US Bridges

CR-621 over C-41 a Canal

Fair

Highlands County, Florida · 7.5MI South of US-98 · Structure no. 090008

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-621 over C-41 a Canal is a concrete slab carrying CR-621 over C-41 a Canal in Highlands County, Florida. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 64 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-621
CrossesC-41 a Canal
Location7.5MI South of US-98
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyHighlands County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.33006, -81.25228
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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-621 over C-41 a Canal built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is CR-621 over C-41 a Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR-621 over C-41 a Canal carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is CR-621 over C-41 a Canal?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR-621 over C-41 a Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.