US Bridges

US-41 (SR-25) over Falling Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Florida · 0.5 Mi. N. of I-10 · Structure no. 290005

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (SR-25) over Falling Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-41 (SR-25) over Falling Creek in Columbia County, Florida. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 66 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,542 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-41 (SR-25)
CrossesFalling Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. of I-10
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyColumbia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.24999, -82.67792
Functional classRural Minor 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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic5,500 (2022)
Projected traffic9,542 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 (SR-25) over Falling Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is US-41 (SR-25) 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-41 (SR-25) over Falling Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-41 (SR-25) over Falling Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-41 (SR-25) over Falling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.