US Bridges

CR-545 over Golf Cart Crossing #1

Good

Osceola County, Florida · 1.4 Miles South of I-4 · Structure no. 925502

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-545 over Golf Cart Crossing #1 is a concrete culvert carrying CR-545 over Golf Cart Crossing #1 in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 18,100 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,404 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-545
CrossesGolf Cart Crossing #1
Location1.4 Miles South of I-4
RouteCounty Highway 545
CountyOsceola County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.26399, -81.59066
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,100 (2023)
Projected traffic31,404 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-545 over Golf Cart Crossing #1 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-545 over Golf Cart Crossing #1 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR-545 over Golf Cart Crossing #1 carry?

About 18,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is CR-545 over Golf Cart Crossing #1?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns CR-545 over Golf Cart Crossing #1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.