US Bridges

SR-44 over Withlacoochee River

Fair

Sumter County, Florida · SR-44-WITHLACOOCHEE R. · Structure no. 180067

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
527 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-44 over Withlacoochee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-44 over Withlacoochee River in Sumter County, Florida. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,158 by 2042. The structure is 527 ft (160.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-44
CrossesWithlacoochee River
LocationSR-44-WITHLACOOCHEE R.
RouteState Highway 44
CountySumter County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.85178, -82.22139
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length527 ft (160.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2022)
Projected traffic25,158 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR-44 over Withlacoochee River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR-44 over Withlacoochee River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR-44 over Withlacoochee River carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR-44 over Withlacoochee River?

The structure is 527 ft (160.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SR-44 over Withlacoochee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.