US Bridges

US-98 (SR-700) over Cornwell Canal

Fair

Highlands County, Florida · 3.3MI W of Kissimmee Riv · Structure no. 090045

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-98 (SR-700) over Cornwell Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US-98 (SR-700) over Cornwell Canal in Highlands County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,246 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-98 (SR-700)
CrossesCornwell Canal
Location3.3MI W of Kissimmee Riv
RouteU.S. Route 98
CountyHighlands County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.37833, -81.10083
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (8 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 traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic6,246 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 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 US-98 (SR-700) over Cornwell Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-98 (SR-700) over Cornwell 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US-98 (SR-700) over Cornwell Canal carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US-98 (SR-700) over Cornwell Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US-98 (SR-700) over Cornwell Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.