US Bridges

US-27 SB over Palatlakaha Creek

Good

Lake County, Florida · US-27 SB - Palatlakaha CR · Structure no. 110092

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 SB over Palatlakaha Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-27 SB over Palatlakaha Creek in Lake County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 14,750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,591 by 2044. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-27 SB
CrossesPalatlakaha Creek
LocationUS-27 SB - Palatlakaha CR
RouteU.S. Route 25
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.73752, -81.87087
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,750 (2022)
Projected traffic25,591 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US-27 SB over Palatlakaha Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-27 SB over Palatlakaha 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US-27 SB over Palatlakaha Creek carry?

About 14,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-27 SB over Palatlakaha Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 SB over Palatlakaha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.