US Bridges

CR-48 over Palatlakaha Creek

Good

Lake County, Florida · 0.1 Mi. East of US-27 · Structure no. 114023

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-48 over Palatlakaha Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-48 over Palatlakaha Creek in Lake County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,442 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-48
CrossesPalatlakaha Creek
Location0.1 Mi. East of US-27
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyLake County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.74801, -81.87476
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2023)
Projected traffic15,442 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-48 over Palatlakaha Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-48 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR-48 over Palatlakaha Creek carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is CR-48 over Palatlakaha Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR-48 over Palatlakaha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.