US Bridges

Fortune RD over Bass Slough

Good

Osceola County, Florida · 0.5MI W of Simpson RD · Structure no. 924177

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,500
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fortune RD over Bass Slough is a concrete culvert carrying Fortune RD over Bass Slough in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 68 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,713 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFortune RD
CrossesBass Slough
Location0.5MI W of Simpson RD
RouteCounty Highway 530
CountyOsceola County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.30425, -81.35861
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2021)
Projected traffic47,713 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Fortune RD over Bass Slough built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Fortune RD over Bass 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Fortune RD over Bass Slough carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fortune RD over Bass Slough?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Fortune RD over Bass Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.