US Bridges

Old Lake Wilson RD over Davenport Creek

Fair

Osceola County, Florida · 0.8 Mile North of CR-532 · Structure no. 924147

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Lake Wilson RD over Davenport Creek is a steel culvert carrying Old Lake Wilson RD over Davenport Creek in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 19,100 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,139 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Lake Wilson RD
CrossesDavenport Creek
Location0.8 Mile North of CR-532
RouteCounty Highway 545
CountyOsceola County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.2712, -81.59064
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,100 (2023)
Projected traffic33,139 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Lake Wilson RD over Davenport Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Lake Wilson RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Old Lake Wilson RD over Davenport Creek carry?

About 19,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Old Lake Wilson RD over Davenport Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Old Lake Wilson RD over Davenport Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.