US Bridges

SR-50 over Palatlakaha Creek

Fair

Lake County, Florida · SR-50 - Palatlakaha Cr. · Structure no. 110027

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
152 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
34,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-50 over Palatlakaha Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR-50 over Palatlakaha Creek in Lake County, Florida. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 73 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,990 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-50
CrossesPalatlakaha Creek
LocationSR-50 - Palatlakaha Cr.
RouteState Highway 50
CountyLake County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.55597, -81.78348
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2022)
Projected traffic58,990 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$125,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-50 over Palatlakaha Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR-50 over Palatlakaha 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-50 over Palatlakaha Creek carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-50 over Palatlakaha Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns SR-50 over Palatlakaha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.