US Bridges

US-41 NB (sr 45) over Alligator Creek

Fair

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.4 MI S/O CR-765 · Structure no. 010032

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,950
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 NB (sr 45) over Alligator Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-41 NB (sr 45) over Alligator Creek in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 54 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 7,950 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,793 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-41 NB (sr 45)
CrossesAlligator Creek
Location0.4 MI S/O CR-765
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.88776, -82.02009
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,950 (2024)
Projected traffic13,793 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-41 NB (sr 45) over Alligator Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US-41 NB (sr 45) over Alligator Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US-41 NB (sr 45) over Alligator Creek carry?

About 7,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-41 NB (sr 45) over Alligator Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 NB (sr 45) over Alligator Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.