US Bridges

US-301 over Jumper Creek

Good

Sumter County, Florida · US-301 over Jumper Creek · Structure no. 180072

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-301 over Jumper Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-301 over Jumper Creek in Sumter County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,675 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-301
CrossesJumper Creek
LocationUS-301 over Jumper Creek
RouteU.S. Route 301
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.69692, -82.10424
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic8,675 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-301 over Jumper Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-301 over Jumper 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 US-301 over Jumper Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-301 over Jumper Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-301 over Jumper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.