US Bridges

CR-724 NW 240th ST over Gore Slough

Good

Okeechobee County, Florida · At CR-700A · Structure no. 914002

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-724 NW 240th ST over Gore Slough is a concrete culvert carrying CR-724 NW 240th ST over Gore Slough in Okeechobee County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,648 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCR-724 NW 240th ST
CrossesGore Slough
LocationAt CR-700A
RouteCounty Highway 724
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.46504, -81.00739
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2025)
Projected traffic1,648 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 CR-724 NW 240th ST over Gore Slough built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-724 NW 240th ST over Gore Slough 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR-724 NW 240th ST over Gore Slough carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR-724 NW 240th ST over Gore Slough?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns CR-724 NW 240th ST over Gore Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.