US Bridges

CR-35A W Socrum Lp over Fox Branch

Good

Polk County, Florida · 0.8 MI West of US-98 · Structure no. 160056

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-35A W Socrum Lp over Fox Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR-35A W Socrum Lp over Fox Branch in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 85 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,568 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-35A W Socrum Lp
CrossesFox Branch
Location0.8 MI West of US-98
RouteCounty Highway 35A
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.1646, -81.98775
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 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 rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2023)
Projected traffic35,568 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR-35A W Socrum Lp over Fox Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is CR-35A W Socrum Lp over Fox Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR-35A W Socrum Lp over Fox Branch carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR-35A W Socrum Lp over Fox Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns CR-35A W Socrum Lp over Fox Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.