US Bridges

Lake Nellie Road over Little Creek

Good

Lake County, Florida · 2.3 Miles East of CR-561 · Structure no. 114096

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Nellie Road over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Nellie Road over Little Creek in Lake County, Florida. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLake Nellie Road
CrossesLittle Creek
Location2.3 Miles East of CR-561
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.46124, -81.75732
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic174 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Nellie Road over Little Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Nellie Road over Little 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Nellie Road over Little Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Nellie Road over Little Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Lake Nellie Road over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.