US Bridges

Lake Louisa Rd. over Big Creek

Good

Lake County, Florida · 2 Miles W of US-27 · Structure no. 118002

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Lake Louisa Rd. over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lake Louisa Rd. over Big Creek in Lake County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2033. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLake Louisa Rd.
CrossesBig Creek
Location2 Miles W of US-27
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.4473, -81.74033
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic105 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Louisa Rd. over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Louisa Rd. over Big 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Louisa Rd. over Big Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lake Louisa Rd. over Big Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Louisa Rd. over Big Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.