US Bridges

CR-470 over Panasoffkee Outlet

FairPosted for load

Sumter County, Florida · 4.8 Miles S of SR-44 · Structure no. 184054

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-470 over Panasoffkee Outlet is a concrete slab carrying CR-470 over Panasoffkee Outlet in Sumter County, Florida. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,593 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-470
CrossesPanasoffkee Outlet
Location4.8 Miles S of SR-44
RouteCounty Highway 470
CountySumter County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.80128, -82.15166
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2023)
Projected traffic6,593 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-470 over Panasoffkee Outlet built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-470 over Panasoffkee Outlet 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR-470 over Panasoffkee Outlet carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is CR-470 over Panasoffkee Outlet?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR-470 over Panasoffkee Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.