US Bridges

US-441 (SR-47) over Bull Creek

Good

Columbia County, Florida · 1 Mi. N. of CR-6 · Structure no. 290021

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-441 (SR-47) over Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-441 (SR-47) over Bull Creek in Columbia County, Florida. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 79 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,301 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesUS-441 (SR-47)
CrossesBull Creek
Location1 Mi. N. of CR-6
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.53351, -82.67664
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
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 traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,301 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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-441 (SR-47) over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US-441 (SR-47) over Bull Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

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

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

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

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.