US Bridges

W. Osceola Parkway over Alligator Creek

Good

Osceola County, Florida · 1.1 MI E of SR-535 · Structure no. 924198

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Osceola Parkway over Alligator Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W. Osceola Parkway over Alligator Creek in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,669 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW. Osceola Parkway
CrossesAlligator Creek
Location1.1 MI E of SR-535
RouteCounty Highway 522
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.34556, -81.46556
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,100 (2022)
Projected traffic29,669 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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 W. Osceola Parkway over Alligator Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Osceola Parkway over Alligator 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does W. Osceola Parkway over Alligator Creek carry?

About 17,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W. Osceola Parkway over Alligator Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns W. Osceola Parkway over Alligator Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.