US Bridges

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

Fair

Hamilton County, Florida · 0.7 Mi. N. of SR-51 S. · Structure no. 320003

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41(SR-25 & 100) over Bell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-41(SR-25 & 100) over Bell Creek in Hamilton County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,410 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS-41(SR-25 & 100)
CrossesBell Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N. of SR-51 S.
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.49638, -82.93333
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2023)
Projected traffic10,410 by 2045
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-41(SR-25 & 100) over Bell Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41(SR-25 & 100) over Bell 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 February 2025.

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

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.