US Bridges

US-98 (SR-700) over Cypress Run

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 1.2 MI West of SR-471 · Structure no. 160053

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-98 (SR-700) over Cypress Run is a concrete culvert carrying US-98 (SR-700) over Cypress Run in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 78 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,432 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS-98 (SR-700)
CrossesCypress Run
Location1.2 MI West of SR-471
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.25636, -82.07057
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2023)
Projected traffic19,432 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 US-98 (SR-700) over Cypress Run built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US-98 (SR-700) over Cypress Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US-98 (SR-700) over Cypress Run carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US-98 (SR-700) over Cypress Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns US-98 (SR-700) over Cypress Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.