US Bridges

US-441 over Tyson Creek

Fair

Osceola County, Florida · US-441 - Tyson Creek · Structure no. 920028

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
184 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-441 over Tyson Creek is a concrete slab carrying US-441 over Tyson Creek in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,378 by 2044. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 74.6 mi (120 km).

CarriesUS-441
CrossesTyson Creek
LocationUS-441 - Tyson Creek
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.94412, -80.99665
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic5,378 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed74.6 mi (120 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 over Tyson Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-441 over Tyson 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US-441 over Tyson Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US-441 over Tyson Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-441 over Tyson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.