US Bridges

Chickasaw Trail over Azalea Outfall Canal

Fair

Orange County, Florida · 1.2 Miles S of Curry Ford · Structure no. 754103

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chickasaw Trail over Azalea Outfall Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Chickasaw Trail over Azalea Outfall Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,596 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesChickasaw Trail
CrossesAzalea Outfall Canal
Location1.2 Miles S of Curry Ford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.49163, -81.26902
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2023)
Projected traffic23,596 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Chickasaw Trail over Azalea Outfall Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chickasaw Trail over Azalea Outfall 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Chickasaw Trail over Azalea Outfall Canal carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Chickasaw Trail over Azalea Outfall Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Chickasaw Trail over Azalea Outfall Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.