US Bridges

CR-48 over Jumper Creek Canal

Fair

Sumter County, Florida · 0.5 Mi. W of CR-478 · Structure no. 184008

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-48 over Jumper Creek Canal is a concrete slab carrying CR-48 over Jumper Creek Canal in Sumter County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,237 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-48
CrossesJumper Creek Canal
Location0.5 Mi. W of CR-478
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountySumter County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.64993, -82.00503
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2023)
Projected traffic10,237 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Jumper Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-48 over Jumper Creek 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-48 over Jumper Creek Canal carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR-48 over Jumper Creek Canal?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR-48 over Jumper Creek Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.