US Bridges

US-441 over Creek

Good

Osceola County, Florida · 0.5 Mi. N. of Turnpike · Structure no. 920054

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-441 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-441 over Creek in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 67 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,602 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesUS-441
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 Mi. N. of Turnpike
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.73619, -80.9081
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic2,602 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-441 over Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US-441 over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US-441 over Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US-441 over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-441 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.