US Bridges

SR-33 over Lake Parker Gibson Canal

Good

Polk County, Florida · 4.1MI N of US-98/92 · Structure no. 160003

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-33 over Lake Parker Gibson Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-33 over Lake Parker Gibson Canal in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 89 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,688 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR-33
CrossesLake Parker Gibson Canal
Location4.1MI N of US-98/92
RouteState Highway 33
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.10106, -81.947
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2022)
Projected traffic21,688 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-33 over Lake Parker Gibson Canal built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR-33 over Lake Parker Gibson Canal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-33 over Lake Parker Gibson Canal carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-33 over Lake Parker Gibson Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns SR-33 over Lake Parker Gibson Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.