US Bridges

CR-578 over Cypress Creek

Good

Pasco County, Florida · 1.8MI East of CR-581 · Structure no. 144041

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-578 over Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-578 over Cypress Creek in Pasco County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,776 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR-578
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.8MI East of CR-581
RouteCounty Highway 578
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.37608, -82.32951
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2024)
Projected traffic2,776 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-578 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-578 over Cypress Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR-578 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR-578 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CR-578 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.