Sparta Road over Josephine Creek Canal
GoodHighlands County, Florida · 0.4MI South of US-27 · Structure no. 094007
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sparta Road over Josephine Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sparta Road over Josephine Creek Canal in Highlands County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,726 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sparta Road over Josephine Creek Canal built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sparta Road over Josephine Creek Canal 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 Sparta Road over Josephine Creek Canal carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Sparta Road over Josephine Creek Canal?
The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Sparta Road over Josephine Creek Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.