US Bridges

CR-494(OZELLO Trl) over Black Creek

Fair

Citrus County, Florida · 5.9 Mi. W of US-19-US-98 · Structure no. 024044

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,160
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-494(OZELLO Trl) over Black Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR-494(OZELLO Trl) over Black Creek in Citrus County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,977 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-494(OZELLO Trl)
CrossesBlack Creek
Location5.9 Mi. W of US-19-US-98
RouteCounty Highway 494
CountyCitrus County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.8322, -82.66281
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,160 (2025)
Projected traffic2,977 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

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 CR-494(OZELLO Trl) over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-494(OZELLO Trl) over Black 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR-494(OZELLO Trl) over Black Creek carry?

About 2,160 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR-494(OZELLO Trl) over Black Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR-494(OZELLO Trl) over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.