Pollywog Point over Pollywog Creek
FairPosted for loadHendry County, Florida · 0.1MI E of Caloosa Estate · Structure no. 074030
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pollywog Point over Pollywog Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - deck carrying Pollywog Point over Pollywog Creek in Hendry County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pollywog Point over Pollywog Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pollywog Point over Pollywog 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Pollywog Point over Pollywog Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Pollywog Point over Pollywog Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Pollywog Point over Pollywog Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.