US Bridges

Morse Blvd. over Lake Sumter

Good

Sumter County, Florida · 0.6 Mile S of CR-466 · Structure no. 184074

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morse Blvd. over Lake Sumter is a steel culvert carrying Morse Blvd. over Lake Sumter in Sumter County, Florida. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,688 by 2043. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMorse Blvd.
CrossesLake Sumter
Location0.6 Mile S of CR-466
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.91164, -81.96939
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2023)
Projected traffic21,688 by 2043
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Morse Blvd. over Lake Sumter built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morse Blvd. over Lake Sumter 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Morse Blvd. over Lake Sumter carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Morse Blvd. over Lake Sumter?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m).

Who owns Morse Blvd. over Lake Sumter?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.