US Bridges

US-41 (SR-45) over Halfway Creek

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 1.5MI S of Corkscrew RD · Structure no. 120155

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (SR-45) over Halfway Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-41 (SR-45) over Halfway Creek in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 59,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,365 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS-41 (SR-45)
CrossesHalfway Creek
Location1.5MI S of Corkscrew RD
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.40939, -81.81158
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.1 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,000 (2024)
Projected traffic102,365 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-41 (SR-45) over Halfway Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 (SR-45) over Halfway Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does US-41 (SR-45) over Halfway Creek carry?

About 59,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-41 (SR-45) over Halfway Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US-41 (SR-45) over Halfway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.