US Bridges

I-75 over Carter Canal

Good

Sumter County, Florida · 2.7 MI South of SR-44 · Structure no. 180042

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Carter Canal is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 over Carter Canal in Sumter County, Florida. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 104,500 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 181,308 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-75
CrossesCarter Canal
Location2.7 MI South of SR-44
RouteInterstate 75
CountySumter County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.83384, -82.09006
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104,500 (2022)
Projected traffic181,308 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-75 over Carter Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 over Carter 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 I-75 over Carter Canal carry?

About 104,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Carter Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-75 over Carter Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.