US Bridges

SR-54 over Anclote River Branch

Good

Pasco County, Florida · 0.6 MI W of SR-589 · Structure no. 140020

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67,500
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-54 over Anclote River Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR-54 over Anclote River Branch in Pasco County, Florida. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 67,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 117,113 by 2047. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR-54
CrossesAnclote River Branch
Location0.6 MI W of SR-589
RouteState Highway 54
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.18568, -82.55348
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,500 (2025)
Projected traffic117,113 by 2047
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-54 over Anclote River Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-54 over Anclote River Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR-54 over Anclote River Branch carry?

About 67,500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-54 over Anclote River Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns SR-54 over Anclote River Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.