US Bridges

SR-50 over Horse Lake Creek

Good

Hernando County, Florida · 0.3MI West of US-41 · Structure no. 080006

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-50 over Horse Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-50 over Horse Lake Creek in Hernando County, Florida. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 58 years old, older 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,905 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR-50
CrossesHorse Lake Creek
Location0.3MI West of US-41
RouteState Highway 50
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.54182, -82.40966
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2025)
Projected traffic39,905 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR-50 over Horse Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR-50 over Horse Lake 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR-50 over Horse Lake Creek carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR-50 over Horse Lake Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns SR-50 over Horse Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.