US Bridges

Fort Christmas RD over Christmas Creek

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Orange County, Florida · 2.6 MI North of SR-50 · Structure no. 754063

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Christmas RD over Christmas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fort Christmas RD over Christmas Creek in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFort Christmas RD
CrossesChristmas Creek
Location2.6 MI North of SR-50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.56933, -81.02668
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic694 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Fort Christmas RD over Christmas Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Christmas RD over Christmas 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Fort Christmas RD over Christmas Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fort Christmas RD over Christmas Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Fort Christmas RD over Christmas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.