Riverdale Road over Palmetto Creek
GoodHighlands County, Florida · 1.8MI S of E Butler RD · Structure no. 094001
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riverdale Road over Palmetto Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Riverdale Road over Palmetto Creek in Highlands County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Riverdale Road over Palmetto Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Riverdale Road over Palmetto Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Riverdale Road over Palmetto Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Riverdale Road over Palmetto Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Riverdale Road over Palmetto Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.