US Bridges

SR-471 over Jumper Creek

Good

Sumter County, Florida · 3.2 MI N of CR-48 · Structure no. 180074

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-471 over Jumper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-471 over Jumper Creek in Sumter County, Florida. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,748 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-471
CrossesJumper Creek
Location3.2 MI N of CR-48
RouteState Highway 471
CountySumter County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.69629, -82.05467
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2023)
Projected traffic14,748 by 2044
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-471 over Jumper Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-471 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 March 2024.

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

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is SR-471 over Jumper Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-471 over Jumper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.