US Bridges

SR-471 over Fox Creek

Good

Sumter County, Florida · 7 Mi. South of SR-50 · Structure no. 180014

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-471 over Fox Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-471 over Fox Creek in Sumter County, Florida. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,460 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR-471
CrossesFox Creek
Location7 Mi. South of SR-50
RouteState Highway 471
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.4542, -82.05488
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic7,460 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$163,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-471 over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-471 over Fox 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR-471 over Fox Creek carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR-471 over Fox Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns SR-471 over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.