US Bridges

US-441 over Cow Log Branch

Fair

Osceola County, Florida · 1 MI S of SR-60 · Structure no. 920163

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-441 over Cow Log Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US-441 over Cow Log Branch in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,766 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesUS-441
CrossesCow Log Branch
Location1 MI S of SR-60
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.68639, -80.89748
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2024)
Projected traffic6,766 by 2044
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 Cow Log Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-441 over Cow Log Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US-441 over Cow Log Branch carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is US-441 over Cow Log Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US-441 over Cow Log Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.