US Bridges

US-441 over Bull Creek

Fair

Osceola County, Florida · US-441 - Bull Creek · Structure no. 920035

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-441 over Bull Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US-441 over Bull 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 5 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 197 ft (60 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS-441
CrossesBull Creek
LocationUS-441 - Bull Creek
RouteU.S. Route 15
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.02898, -81.03923
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2024)
Projected traffic5,378 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 US-441 over Bull Creek built?

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

What condition is US-441 over Bull 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 April 2024.

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

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US-441 over Bull Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-441 over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.