US Bridges

US-301 over Mud Lake

Good

Sumter County, Florida · 1.7 Miles South of CR-476 · Structure no. 180064

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-301 over Mud Lake is a concrete culvert carrying US-301 over Mud Lake in Sumter County, Florida. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 88 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,757 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS-301
CrossesMud Lake
Location1.7 Miles South of CR-476
RouteU.S. Route 301
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.63518, -82.12611
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2022)
Projected traffic10,757 by 2044
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$163,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-301 over Mud Lake built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is US-301 over Mud Lake 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US-301 over Mud Lake carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is US-301 over Mud Lake?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-301 over Mud Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.