US Bridges

SR-40 over Creek

Fair

Volusia County, Florida · 3.2 MI W of Barberville · Structure no. 790048

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-40 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-40 over Creek in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 90 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,921 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-40
CrossesCreek
Location3.2 MI W of Barberville
RouteState Highway 40
CountyVolusia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.17093, -81.46899
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2022)
Projected traffic14,921 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR-40 over Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR-40 over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR-40 over Creek carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR-40 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR-40 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.