US Bridges

Jefferson Street over Jumper Creek Canal

Good

Sumter County, Florida · 0.1 MI West of South Ave. · Structure no. 185166

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Street over Jumper Creek Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Jefferson Street over Jumper Creek Canal in Sumter County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesJefferson Street
CrossesJumper Creek Canal
Location0.1 MI West of South Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.64623, -82.00296
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2023)
Projected traffic115 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Jefferson Street over Jumper Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Street over Jumper Creek Canal 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Jefferson Street over Jumper Creek Canal carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Street over Jumper Creek Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Jefferson Street over Jumper Creek Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.