US Bridges

SR-56 over Clay Gully N. Branch

Good

Pasco County, Florida · 2.2 MI East of CR-581 · Structure no. 140133

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
35,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-56 over Clay Gully N. Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR-56 over Clay Gully N. Branch in Pasco County, Florida. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,592 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR-56
CrossesClay Gully N. Branch
Location2.2 MI East of CR-581
RouteState Highway 56
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.20179, -82.32301
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating71.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,500 (2023)
Projected traffic61,592 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-56 over Clay Gully N. Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-56 over Clay Gully N. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR-56 over Clay Gully N. Branch carry?

About 35,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-56 over Clay Gully N. Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR-56 over Clay Gully N. Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.