US Bridges

US-41(SR-25 & 100) over Swift Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Florida · 3 Mi. N. of White Springs · Structure no. 320001

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1947
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
106 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41(SR-25 & 100) over Swift Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-41(SR-25 & 100) over Swift Creek in Hamilton County, Florida. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 98 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,776 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-41(SR-25 & 100)
CrossesSwift Creek
Location3 Mi. N. of White Springs
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyHamilton County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.3707, -82.80002
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,776 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41(SR-25 & 100) over Swift Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.

What condition is US-41(SR-25 & 100) over Swift 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US-41(SR-25 & 100) over Swift Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-41(SR-25 & 100) over Swift Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US-41(SR-25 & 100) over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.