US Bridges

US-41 (SR-45) SB over South Creek

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.9 Miles South of CR-789 · Structure no. 170014

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (SR-45) SB over South Creek is a concrete slab carrying US-41 (SR-45) SB over South Creek in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 97 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,250 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-41 (SR-45) SB
CrossesSouth Creek
Location0.9 Miles South of CR-789
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.16826, -82.47733
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2023)
Projected traffic21,250 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 (SR-45) SB over South Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is US-41 (SR-45) SB over South 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-41 (SR-45) SB over South Creek carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-41 (SR-45) SB over South Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 (SR-45) SB over South Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.