US-41 (SR-45) SB over Alligator Creek
FairCharlotte County, Florida · 0.4 MI S/O CR-765 · Structure no. 010055
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 182 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,950
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-41 (SR-45) SB over Alligator Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-41 (SR-45) SB over Alligator Creek in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-41 (SR-45) SB over Alligator Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-41 (SR-45) SB 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 (SR-45) SB over Alligator Creek carry?
About 7,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US-41 (SR-45) SB over Alligator Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-41 (SR-45) SB over Alligator Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.