US Bridges

US-92 (SR-600) over Winston Creek

Good

Polk County, Florida · 1 MI E of N Galloway RD · Structure no. 160026

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1945
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-92 (SR-600) over Winston Creek is a concrete slab carrying US-92 (SR-600) over Winston Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1945, so it is 99 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 19,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,138 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-92 (SR-600)
CrossesWinston Creek
Location1 MI E of N Galloway RD
RouteU.S. Route 92
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.0374, -82.01015
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,100 (2024)
Projected traffic33,138 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-92 (SR-600) over Winston Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1945.

What condition is US-92 (SR-600) over Winston 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US-92 (SR-600) over Winston Creek carry?

About 19,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-92 (SR-600) over Winston Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US-92 (SR-600) over Winston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.