US Bridges

Sentinel Point Rd. over Oak Branch Canal

FairPosted for load

Highlands County, Florida · 100FT N of L Josephine DR · Structure no. 094011

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
152
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sentinel Point Rd. over Oak Branch Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sentinel Point Rd. over Oak Branch Canal in Highlands County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 152 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSentinel Point Rd.
CrossesOak Branch Canal
Location100FT N of L Josephine DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHighlands County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.38631, -81.44244
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating7.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2024)
Projected traffic264 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sentinel Point Rd. over Oak Branch Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sentinel Point Rd. over Oak Branch 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 Sentinel Point Rd. over Oak Branch Canal carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sentinel Point Rd. over Oak Branch Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Sentinel Point Rd. over Oak Branch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.