US Bridges

CR-42 over Black Water Creek

Fair

Lake County, Florida · 0.8 Mile East of CR-439 · Structure no. 114019

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-42 over Black Water Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR-42 over Black Water Creek in Lake County, Florida. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,808 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-42
CrossesBlack Water Creek
Location0.8 Mile East of CR-439
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyLake County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.96054, -81.57996
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2023)
Projected traffic7,808 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR-42 over Black Water Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-42 over Black Water 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR-42 over Black Water Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR-42 over Black Water Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns CR-42 over Black Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.