US Bridges

US-441 (SR-47) over Falling Creek

Good

Columbia County, Florida · 1.7 Mi. N. of I-10 · Structure no. 290091

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-441 (SR-47) over Falling Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-441 (SR-47) over Falling Creek in Columbia County, Florida. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,899 by 2045. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS-441 (SR-47)
CrossesFalling Creek
Location1.7 Mi. N. of I-10
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.2657, -82.63609
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,899 by 2045
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Falling Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-441 (SR-47) over Falling 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 October 2024.

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

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.