US Bridges

US17 & US92(SR600) over Horse Creek

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 1.1 MI North of CR-547 · Structure no. 160019

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17 & US92(SR600) over Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US17 & US92(SR600) over Horse Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 91 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,568 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS17 & US92(SR600)
CrossesHorse Creek
Location1.1 MI North of CR-547
RouteU.S. Route 17
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.17378, -81.59609
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2024)
Projected traffic35,568 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US17 & US92(SR600) over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US17 & US92(SR600) over Horse 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US17 & US92(SR600) over Horse Creek carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US17 & US92(SR600) over Horse Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns US17 & US92(SR600) over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.