US Bridges

SR20 over Polk Creek

Good

Leon County, Florida · 6.7 MI East of SR267 · Structure no. 550135

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR20 over Polk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR20 over Polk Creek in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,899 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR20
CrossesPolk Creek
Location6.7 MI East of SR267
RouteState Highway 20
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.4305, -84.52958
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2022)
Projected traffic5,899 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR20 over Polk Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR20 over Polk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR20 over Polk Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR20 over Polk Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR20 over Polk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.