US Bridges

SR-434 over Howell Creek

Fair

Seminole County, Florida · 1.0 Mile West of SR-417 · Structure no. 770076

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-434 over Howell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-434 over Howell Creek in Seminole County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,375 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-434
CrossesHowell Creek
Location1.0 Mile West of SR-417
RouteState Highway 434
CountySeminole County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.68993, -81.24753
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2022)
Projected traffic43,375 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-434 over Howell Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-434 over Howell 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR-434 over Howell Creek carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-434 over Howell Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR-434 over Howell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.