US Bridges

US-441 over Bass Slough

Good

Osceola County, Florida · 3.4 MI East of US-92 · Structure no. 920910

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-441 over Bass Slough is a concrete culvert carrying US-441 over Bass Slough in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 60 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 31,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,652 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-441
CrossesBass Slough
Location3.4 MI East of US-92
RouteU.S. Route 500
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.28784, -81.35674
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic31,500 (2024)
Projected traffic54,652 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bass Slough built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US-441 over Bass Slough 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US-441 over Bass Slough carry?

About 31,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-441 over Bass Slough?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-441 over Bass Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.