US Bridges

CR-54 over Cabbage Swamp Slough

Fair

Pasco County, Florida · 2.9 Miles West of I-75 · Structure no. 140013

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-54 over Cabbage Swamp Slough is a concrete culvert carrying CR-54 over Cabbage Swamp Slough in Pasco County, Florida. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 62 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,500 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR-54
CrossesCabbage Swamp Slough
Location2.9 Miles West of I-75
RouteCounty Highway 54
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.21412, -82.3907
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2023)
Projected traffic37,500 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
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 CR-54 over Cabbage Swamp Slough built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is CR-54 over Cabbage Swamp 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR-54 over Cabbage Swamp Slough carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is CR-54 over Cabbage Swamp Slough?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns CR-54 over Cabbage Swamp Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.