US Bridges

Red Bug Lake Road over Lightwood Knox Canal

Good

Seminole County, Florida · 0.1 Mile West of SR-426 · Structure no. 774039

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Bug Lake Road over Lightwood Knox Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Red Bug Lake Road over Lightwood Knox Canal in Seminole County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 34,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,858 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Bug Lake Road
CrossesLightwood Knox Canal
Location0.1 Mile West of SR-426
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySeminole County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.65561, -81.22747
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,500 (2023)
Projected traffic59,858 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Red Bug Lake Road over Lightwood Knox Canal built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Bug Lake Road over Lightwood Knox 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Red Bug Lake Road over Lightwood Knox Canal carry?

About 34,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Red Bug Lake Road over Lightwood Knox Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns Red Bug Lake Road over Lightwood Knox Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.