US Bridges

SR-40 over Little Haw Creek

Fair

Volusia County, Florida · SR-40 - Little Haw Creek · Structure no. 790018

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-40 over Little Haw Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR-40 over Little Haw Creek in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,839 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-40
CrossesLittle Haw Creek
LocationSR-40 - Little Haw Creek
RouteState Highway 40
CountyVolusia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.22667, -81.31103
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2022)
Projected traffic12,839 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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-40 over Little Haw Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-40 over Little Haw 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR-40 over Little Haw Creek carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR-40 over Little Haw Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR-40 over Little Haw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.