US Bridges

US-441 over Blue Cypress Creek

Fair

Osceola County, Florida · US-441 - Blue Cypress Cr. · Structure no. 920146

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-441 over Blue Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US-441 over Blue Cypress Creek in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,602 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesUS-441
CrossesBlue Cypress Creek
LocationUS-441 - Blue Cypress Cr.
RouteU.S. Route 15
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.75911, -80.90762
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,602 by 2044
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Blue Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-441 over Blue Cypress 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 2023.

How much traffic does US-441 over Blue Cypress Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US-441 over Blue Cypress Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-441 over Blue Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.