US Bridges

Federal Point RD over Murphys Canal

Good

Putnam County, Florida · 1.5 MI N of CR 207A · Structure no. 764022

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Federal Point RD over Murphys Canal is a concrete slab carrying Federal Point RD over Murphys Canal in Putnam County, Florida. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 781 by 2047. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesFederal Point RD
CrossesMurphys Canal
Location1.5 MI N of CR 207A
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.71421, -81.54536
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2025)
Projected traffic781 by 2047
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Federal Point RD over Murphys Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Federal Point RD over Murphys Canal 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 Federal Point RD over Murphys Canal carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Federal Point RD over Murphys Canal?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Federal Point RD over Murphys Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.