US Bridges

Rucks Dairy RD over C-41A Canal

Good

Highlands County, Florida · 1.4 MI South of SR-70 · Structure no. 094047

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
253
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rucks Dairy RD over C-41A Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rucks Dairy RD over C-41A Canal in Highlands County, Florida. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 253 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 439 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesRucks Dairy RD
CrossesC-41A Canal
Location1.4 MI South of SR-70
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.21556, -81.00436
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2023)
Projected traffic439 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Rucks Dairy RD over C-41A Canal built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rucks Dairy RD over C-41A 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rucks Dairy RD over C-41A Canal carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Rucks Dairy RD over C-41A Canal?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rucks Dairy RD over C-41A Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.