US Bridges

Howell Branch Road over Howell Branch Creek

Good

Orange County, Florida · 1.5 Miles West of SR-436 · Structure no. 754073

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howell Branch Road over Howell Branch Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Howell Branch Road over Howell Branch Creek in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,255 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHowell Branch Road
CrossesHowell Branch Creek
Location1.5 Miles West of SR-436
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.62469, -81.34254
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2023)
Projected traffic57,255 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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

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 Howell Branch Road over Howell Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howell Branch Road 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 Howell Branch Road over Howell Branch Creek carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Howell Branch Road over Howell Branch Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Howell Branch Road over Howell Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.