US Bridges

SR-520 over Taylor Creek

Fair

Orange County, Florida · .43 Mi. W. of ST Johns R. · Structure no. 750035

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-520 over Taylor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-520 over Taylor Creek in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 74 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,107 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-520
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location.43 Mi. W. of ST Johns R.
RouteState Highway 520
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.3699, -80.88031
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2024)
Projected traffic28,107 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR-520 over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR-520 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR-520 over Taylor Creek carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR-520 over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-520 over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.