US Bridges

Sentinel Pt. Rd. over Sentinel Pt Canal

FairPosted for load

Highlands County, Florida · 0.1MI N of L Josephine DR · Structure no. 094036

Built
1976
49 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 Pt. Rd. over Sentinel Pt Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sentinel Pt. Rd. over Sentinel Pt Canal in Highlands County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSentinel Pt. Rd.
CrossesSentinel Pt Canal
Location0.1MI N of L Josephine DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHighlands County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.38646, -81.43533
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating14.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pt. Rd. over Sentinel Pt Canal built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sentinel Pt. Rd. over Sentinel Pt 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 Pt. Rd. over Sentinel Pt Canal carry?

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

How long is Sentinel Pt. Rd. over Sentinel Pt Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Sentinel Pt. Rd. over Sentinel Pt Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.