US-41 (SR-45) over South Murdock Creek
Charlotte County, Florida · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US-41 (SR-45) over South Murdock Creek in Charlotte County, Florida, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 60,000 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 75 of the 211 inventoried bridges in Charlotte County rated fair (35.5%); 1 (0.5%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 33 ft |
| Location | 2.2MI S of Toledo Blade B |
| NBI structure number | 010043 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Florida department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Charlotte County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-75 (SR-93) over Peace River | 2003 | 82,000 | Good |
| US-41 (SR-45) over Sunset Canal | 1969 | 56,000 | Good |
| US-41 (SR-45) over Morning Star Canal | 1994 | 46,000 | Good |
| US-41 (SR-45) over Harbor Square Drainage | 1948 | 45,500 | Good |
| US-41 (SR-45) over Fordham Waterway | 1966 | 45,500 | Fair |
| US-41 (SR-45) over Elkham Waterway | 1966 | 44,500 | Good |
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