US Bridges

CR-523 over Scrub Slough

Fair

Osceola County, Florida · 7.2 Miles S of SR-91 · Structure no. 924086

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-523 over Scrub Slough is a concrete culvert carrying CR-523 over Scrub Slough in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,126 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-523
CrossesScrub Slough
Location7.2 Miles S of SR-91
RouteCounty Highway 523
CountyOsceola County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.00717, -81.18904
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2023)
Projected traffic20,126 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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-523 over Scrub Slough built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-523 over Scrub Slough 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR-523 over Scrub Slough carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR-523 over Scrub Slough?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR-523 over Scrub Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.