US Bridges

SR-44 over Rutland Creek

Fair

Sumter County, Florida · 2.2 MI E of Citrus Co. · Structure no. 180061

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-44 over Rutland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-44 over Rutland Creek in Sumter County, Florida. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 71 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,158 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-44
CrossesRutland Creek
Location2.2 MI E of Citrus Co.
RouteState Highway 44
CountySumter County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.85767, -82.18669
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating64.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2022)
Projected traffic25,158 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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$74,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-44 over Rutland Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR-44 over Rutland 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR-44 over Rutland Creek carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR-44 over Rutland Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR-44 over Rutland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.