US Bridges

CR-532 over Cox Creek

Fair

Osceola County, Florida · 0.4 Mi. East of CR-419 · Structure no. 924117

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-532 over Cox Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR-532 over Cox Creek in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,168 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-532
CrossesCox Creek
Location0.4 Mi. East of CR-419
RouteCounty Highway 532
CountyOsceola County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.28748, -80.92029
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length112 ft (34.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2024)
Projected traffic2,168 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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-532 over Cox Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-532 over Cox Creek 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-532 over Cox Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR-532 over Cox Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR-532 over Cox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.