US Bridges

CR-523 over Canoe Creek Tributary

Fair

Osceola County, Florida · 1.4 MI N of SR-91 · Structure no. 924110

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-523 over Canoe Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying CR-523 over Canoe Creek Tributary in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,435 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-523
CrossesCanoe Creek Tributary
Location1.4 MI N of SR-91
RouteCounty Highway 523
CountyOsceola County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.10661, -81.2697
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic2,100 (2024)
Projected traffic36,435 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Canoe Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-523 over Canoe Creek Tributary 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 Canoe Creek Tributary carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR-523 over Canoe Creek Tributary?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR-523 over Canoe Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.