US Bridges

US-441 (SR-47) over Deep Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Florida · 8.7 Mi. N. of I-10 · Structure no. 290094

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-441 (SR-47) over Deep Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-441 (SR-47) over Deep 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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,301 by 2045. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-441 (SR-47)
CrossesDeep Creek
Location8.7 Mi. N. of I-10
RouteU.S. Route 441
CountyColumbia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.36583, -82.62028
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 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 width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,301 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 Deep Creek built?

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

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

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

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.