US Bridges

CR-44A over Tunnel B26

Good

Sumter County, Florida · .2 MI SE Buena Vista Bl · Structure no. 184085

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

CR-44A over Tunnel B26 is a concrete culvert carrying CR-44A over Tunnel B26 in Sumter County, Florida. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,205 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR-44A
CrossesTunnel B26
Location.2 MI SE Buena Vista Bl
RouteCounty Highway 44A
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.84501, -82.0148
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic5,205 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-44A over Tunnel B26 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-44A over Tunnel B26 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR-44A over Tunnel B26 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is CR-44A over Tunnel B26?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns CR-44A over Tunnel B26?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.