US Bridges

CR-44 over Haines Creek

Good

Lake County, Florida · 0.2 MI East of CR-473 · Structure no. 114079

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
457 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-44 over Haines Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-44 over Haines Creek in Lake County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,912 by 2042. The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-44
CrossesHaines Creek
Location0.2 MI East of CR-473
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyLake County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.87279, -81.78656
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 geometry5: 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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length457 ft (139.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2023)
Projected traffic18,912 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-44 over Haines Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-44 over Haines 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-44 over Haines Creek carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR-44 over Haines Creek?

The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns CR-44 over Haines Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.