US Bridges

US-441 (SR-47) over Little Creek

Good

Columbia County, Florida · 12.3 Mi. N. of I-10 · Structure no. 290098

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-441 (SR-47) over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-441 (SR-47) over Little 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,301 by 2045. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesUS-441 (SR-47)
CrossesLittle Creek
Location12.3 Mi. N. of I-10
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.41579, -82.63701
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 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
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 Little Creek built?

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

What condition is US-441 (SR-47) over Little 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 Little Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.