US Bridges

I-4 over Davenport Creek

Fair

Osceola County, Florida · 1.3 MI N of Polk Co. Line · Structure no. 920097

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
135,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-4 over Davenport Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-4 over Davenport Creek in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 135,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 235,092 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesI-4
CrossesDavenport Creek
Location1.3 MI N of Polk Co. Line
RouteInterstate 400
CountyOsceola County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.27436, -81.60041
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135,500 (2022)
Projected traffic235,092 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-4 over Davenport Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is I-4 over Davenport 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-4 over Davenport Creek carry?

About 135,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-4 over Davenport Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns I-4 over Davenport Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.