US Bridges

CR-621 over Cross Drain

Good

Highlands County, Florida · 6.7MI S of US-98 · Structure no. 090040

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-621 over Cross Drain is a concrete culvert carrying CR-621 over Cross Drain in Highlands County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesCR-621
CrossesCross Drain
Location6.7MI S of US-98
RouteCounty Highway 621
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.33888, -81.24159
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Cross Drain built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-621 over Cross Drain 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR-621 over Cross Drain carry?

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

How long is CR-621 over Cross Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CR-621 over Cross Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.