US Bridges

SR-436 over Little Wekiva River

Fair

Seminole County, Florida · SR-436 over Little Wekiva · Structure no. 770920

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-436 over Little Wekiva River is a concrete culvert carrying SR-436 over Little Wekiva River in Seminole County, Florida. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 51 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 44,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,340 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-436
CrossesLittle Wekiva River
LocationSR-436 over Little Wekiva
RouteState Highway 436
CountySeminole County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.6626, -81.41021
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,000 (2022)
Projected traffic76,340 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-436 over Little Wekiva River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR-436 over Little Wekiva River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR-436 over Little Wekiva River carry?

About 44,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-436 over Little Wekiva River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-436 over Little Wekiva River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.