US Bridges

Cow Creek Road over Little Cow Creek

Fair

Volusia County, Florida · 0.6 Mile South of SR-442 · Structure no. 794130

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
594
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cow Creek Road over Little Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cow Creek Road over Little Cow Creek in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5 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 594 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCow Creek Road
CrossesLittle Cow Creek
Location0.6 Mile South of SR-442
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.94175, -80.94169
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic594 (2024)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cow Creek Road over Little Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cow Creek Road over Little Cow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cow Creek Road over Little Cow Creek carry?

About 594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cow Creek Road over Little Cow Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cow Creek Road over Little Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.