US Bridges

Lake Howell Road over Howell Creek

Good

Seminole County, Florida · 0.5 MI N of Hwll Brnch RD · Structure no. 774061

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Howell Road over Howell Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lake Howell Road over Howell Creek in Seminole County, Florida. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,524 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLake Howell Road
CrossesHowell Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Hwll Brnch RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.63175, -81.3242
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2024)
Projected traffic17,524 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lake Howell Road over Howell Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Howell Road over Howell Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

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

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lake Howell Road over Howell Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Howell Road over Howell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.