US Bridges

CR-48 over Withlacoochee River

FairPosted for load

Sumter County, Florida · 8.0 Miles West of I-75 · Structure no. 184006

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-48 over Withlacoochee River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CR-48 over Withlacoochee River in Sumter County, Florida. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 96 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,716 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-48
CrossesWithlacoochee River
Location8.0 Miles West of I-75
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountySumter County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.72381, -82.24197
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2022)
Projected traffic9,716 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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-48 over Withlacoochee River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is CR-48 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR-48 over Withlacoochee River carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is CR-48 over Withlacoochee River?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR-48 over Withlacoochee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.