US Bridges

Candlelight Blvd. over Horse Lake Creek

Fair

Hernando County, Florida · 0.25MI N of SR-50 · Structure no. 085001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Candlelight Blvd. over Horse Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Candlelight Blvd. over Horse Lake Creek in Hernando County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,256 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCandlelight Blvd.
CrossesHorse Lake Creek
Location0.25MI N of SR-50
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHernando County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.54583, -82.4105
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2024)
Projected traffic2,256 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Candlelight Blvd. over Horse Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Candlelight Blvd. over Horse Lake 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Candlelight Blvd. over Horse Lake Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Candlelight Blvd. over Horse Lake Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Candlelight Blvd. over Horse Lake Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.