US Bridges

Red Bug Lake Road over Howell Creek

Fair

Seminole County, Florida · 3.6 Miles East of SR-436 · Structure no. 774038

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Bug Lake Road over Howell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Red Bug Lake Road over Howell Creek in Seminole County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,990 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Bug Lake Road
CrossesHowell Creek
Location3.6 Miles East of SR-436
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySeminole County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.64758, -81.26447
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionJune 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2024)
Projected traffic58,990 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Red Bug Lake Road over Howell Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Bug Lake Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Red Bug Lake Road over Howell Creek carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Red Bug Lake Road over Howell Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns Red Bug Lake Road over Howell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.