US Bridges

CR-44A over Black Water Creek

Good

Lake County, Florida · 0.3 MI W of SR-44 · Structure no. 114086

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-44A over Black Water Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR-44A over Black Water Creek in Lake County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,114 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR-44A
CrossesBlack Water Creek
Location0.3 MI W of SR-44
RouteCounty Highway 44A
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.87714, -81.48899
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (43.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2023)
Projected traffic7,114 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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-44A over Black Water Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-44A over Black Water 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-44A over Black Water Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR-44A over Black Water Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR-44A over Black Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.