US Bridges

Temple Trail over Howell Branch Creek

Good

Orange County, Florida · 0.2 Mile N. of Howell Br. · Structure no. 754064

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Temple Trail over Howell Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Temple Trail over Howell Branch 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,555 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTemple Trail
CrossesHowell Branch Creek
Location0.2 Mile N. of Howell Br.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.62687, -81.33878
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2023)
Projected traffic7,555 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Temple Trail over Howell Branch Creek built?

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

What condition is Temple Trail over Howell Branch 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 Temple Trail over Howell Branch Creek carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Temple Trail over Howell Branch Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Temple Trail over Howell Branch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.