CR-494(Ozello Trl) over Black Creek
Citrus County, Florida · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- CR-494(Ozello Trl) over Black Creek in Citrus County, Florida, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,160 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2025).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 15 of the 53 inventoried bridges in Citrus County rated fair (28.3%); 1 (1.9%) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 76 ft |
| Location | 5.9 mi. W of US-19-US-98 |
| NBI structure number | 024044 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Florida department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Citrus County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-41 (SR-45) over Withlacoochee River | 1987 | 21,500 | Fair |
| SR589 SB Scp 56.66 over Wildlife Crossing | 2021 | 18,750 | Good |
| SR589 NB Scp 56.66 over Wildlife Crossing | 2021 | 18,750 | Good |
| SR 589 SB Scp 57.8 over CR 480 | 2021 | 18,750 | Good |
| SR 589 NB Scp 57.8 over CR 480 | 2021 | 18,750 | Good |
| US-41 (SR-45) over Fl Nature Trail | 1925 | 18,000 | Fair |
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