US Bridges

CR-558 over Big Prairie Canal

FairPosted for load

Sumter County, Florida · 1.2 Mi. W of CR-48 · Structure no. 184000

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
334
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-558 over Big Prairie Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying CR-558 over Big Prairie Canal in Sumter County, Florida. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 334 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-558
CrossesBig Prairie Canal
Location1.2 Mi. W of CR-48
RouteCounty Highway 558
CountySumter County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.66788, -81.97479
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic334 (2023)
Projected traffic367 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-558 over Big Prairie Canal built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-558 over Big Prairie Canal 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR-558 over Big Prairie Canal carry?

About 334 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR-558 over Big Prairie Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR-558 over Big Prairie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.