US Bridges

Dyson Drive over Howell Creek

Good

Seminole County, Florida · 0.5 MI E of Tuskawilla RD · Structure no. 774063

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,437
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dyson Drive over Howell Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dyson Drive over Howell Creek in Seminole County, Florida. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,437 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,373 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDyson Drive
CrossesHowell Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Tuskawilla RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.66064, -81.26658
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,437 (2023)
Projected traffic4,373 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Dyson Drive over Howell Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dyson Drive 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Dyson Drive over Howell Creek carry?

About 3,437 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dyson Drive over Howell Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Dyson Drive over Howell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.