US Bridges

SR-44 over Blackwater Creek

Fair

Lake County, Florida · SR-44 - Blackwater Creek · Structure no. 110011

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
122 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-44 over Blackwater Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR-44 over Blackwater Creek in Lake County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 65 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,748 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-44
CrossesBlackwater Creek
LocationSR-44 - Blackwater Creek
RouteState Highway 44
CountyLake County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.87458, -81.48939
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2024)
Projected traffic14,748 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-44 over Blackwater Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR-44 over Blackwater 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR-44 over Blackwater Creek carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR-44 over Blackwater Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR-44 over Blackwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.