US Bridges

SR-46 over Mills Creek

Fair

Seminole County, Florida · SR-46 - Mills Creek · Structure no. 770005

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-46 over Mills Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-46 over Mills Creek in Seminole County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,435 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR-46
CrossesMills Creek
LocationSR-46 - Mills Creek
RouteState Highway 46
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.81163, -81.28075
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2024)
Projected traffic36,435 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SR-46 over Mills Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-46 over Mills 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR-46 over Mills Creek carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR-46 over Mills Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns SR-46 over Mills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.