US Bridges

CR-478 Virginia Av over Jumper Creek Canal

Good

Sumter County, Florida · 1.0 MI South of CR-48 · Structure no. 184051

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-478 Virginia Av over Jumper Creek Canal is a concrete culvert carrying CR-478 Virginia Av over Jumper Creek Canal in Sumter County, Florida. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,776 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-478 Virginia Av
CrossesJumper Creek Canal
Location1.0 MI South of CR-48
RouteCounty Highway 478
CountySumter County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.63519, -81.99686
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,776 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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-478 Virginia Av over Jumper Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-478 Virginia Av over Jumper Creek Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does CR-478 Virginia Av over Jumper Creek Canal carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is CR-478 Virginia Av over Jumper Creek Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CR-478 Virginia Av over Jumper Creek Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.