US Bridges

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

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.9MI S of CR-789 · Structure no. 170037

Built
1964
61 years old
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 NB (SR-45) over South Creek is a concrete slab carrying US-41 NB (SR-45) over South Creek in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-41 NB (SR-45)
CrossesSouth Creek
Location0.9MI S of CR-789
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.16833, -82.47715
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 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-41 NB (SR-45) over South Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is US-41 NB (SR-45) 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 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.