US Bridges

Lake Norris Road over Black Water Creek

Good

Lake County, Florida · 2.6MI. N of CR-44A · Structure no. 114093

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Norris Road over Black Water Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lake Norris Road over Black Water Creek in Lake County, Florida. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,690 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesLake Norris Road
CrossesBlack Water Creek
Location2.6MI. N of CR-44A
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.9139, -81.54279
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic2,690 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Lake Norris Road over Black Water Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Norris Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Norris Road over Black Water Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lake Norris Road over Black Water Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Norris Road over Black Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.