US Bridges

CR-48 over Battle Slough

Fair

Sumter County, Florida · 2.4 MI West of I-75 · Structure no. 184057

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-48 over Battle Slough is a concrete culvert carrying CR-48 over Battle Slough in Sumter County, Florida. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,716 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-48
CrossesBattle Slough
Location2.4 MI West of I-75
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountySumter County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.69351, -82.21231
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2022)
Projected traffic9,716 by 2042
Trucks20%
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-48 over Battle Slough built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-48 over Battle Slough 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-48 over Battle Slough carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CR-48 over Battle Slough?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR-48 over Battle Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.