US Bridges

CR-311 over Jumper Creek Canal

Fair

Sumter County, Florida · 2.4 Miles North of CR-48 · Structure no. 184067

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-311 over Jumper Creek Canal is a steel culvert carrying CR-311 over Jumper Creek Canal in Sumter County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-311
CrossesJumper Creek Canal
Location2.4 Miles North of CR-48
RouteCounty Highway 311
CountySumter County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.70282, -82.12075
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic625 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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-311 over Jumper Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-311 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR-311 over Jumper Creek Canal carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR-311 over Jumper Creek Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns CR-311 over Jumper Creek Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.