US Bridges

CR-728 Tuscannooga over Big Prairie Canal

FairPosted for load

Sumter County, Florida · 1.0 Mile East of CR-469 · Structure no. 184002

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-728 Tuscannooga over Big Prairie Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR-728 Tuscannooga over Big Prairie Canal in Sumter County, Florida. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-728 Tuscannooga
CrossesBig Prairie Canal
Location1.0 Mile East of CR-469
RouteCounty Highway 728
CountySumter County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.62016, -81.95677
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic868 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR-728 Tuscannooga over Big Prairie Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-728 Tuscannooga 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-728 Tuscannooga over Big Prairie Canal carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR-728 Tuscannooga over Big Prairie Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR-728 Tuscannooga over Big Prairie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.