US Bridges

Magnolia Court over Blue Cypress Creek

Fair

Osceola County, Florida · 0.2 Mi. N. of Magnolia DR · Structure no. 924015

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magnolia Court over Blue Cypress Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Magnolia Court over Blue Cypress Creek in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 53 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMagnolia Court
CrossesBlue Cypress Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N. of Magnolia DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.69558, -80.87972
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2022)
Projected traffic61 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Magnolia Court over Blue Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magnolia Court 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Magnolia Court over Blue Cypress Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Magnolia Court over Blue Cypress Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Magnolia Court over Blue Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.