US Bridges

US-301 over Shady Brook

Fair

Sumter County, Florida · 1.0 MI N of East CR 470 · Structure no. 180073

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-301 over Shady Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-301 over Shady Brook in Sumter County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,012 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS-301
CrossesShady Brook
Location1.0 MI N of East CR 470
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.77, -82.06463
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2022)
Projected traffic13,012 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 US-301 over Shady Brook built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-301 over Shady Brook 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US-301 over Shady Brook carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US-301 over Shady Brook?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-301 over Shady Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.