US Bridges

US-441 (SR-47) over Falling Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Florida · 0.3 Mi. N. of CR-100A · Structure no. 290004

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,054
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-441 (SR-47) over Falling Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-441 (SR-47) over Falling Creek in Columbia County, Florida. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 89 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 9,054 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,709 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-441 (SR-47)
CrossesFalling Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. of CR-100A
RouteU.S. Route 441
CountyColumbia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.20693, -82.63743
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,054 (2022)
Projected traffic15,709 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-441 (SR-47) over Falling Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is US-441 (SR-47) over Falling 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US-441 (SR-47) over Falling Creek carry?

About 9,054 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-441 (SR-47) over Falling Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-441 (SR-47) over Falling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.