US Bridges

US-441 (SR-15) over Taylor Creek

Fair

Okeechobee County, Florida · 3.5MI North of SR-70 · Structure no. 910021

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
240 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-441 (SR-15) over Taylor Creek is a concrete slab carrying US-441 (SR-15) over Taylor Creek in Okeechobee County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,250 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-441 (SR-15)
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location3.5MI North of SR-70
RouteU.S. Route 441
CountyOkeechobee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.29612, -80.82744
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2024)
Projected traffic12,250 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-441 (SR-15) over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-441 (SR-15) over Taylor 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US-441 (SR-15) over Taylor Creek carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US-441 (SR-15) over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-441 (SR-15) over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.