SR540(WINTER Lake) over Saddle Creek
FairPolk County, Florida · 3.0 MI E/O US-98 · Structure no. 160110
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR540(WINTER Lake) over Saddle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR540(WINTER Lake) over Saddle Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 75 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,250 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR540(WINTER Lake) over Saddle Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is SR540(WINTER Lake) over Saddle 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR540(WINTER Lake) over Saddle Creek carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR540(WINTER Lake) over Saddle Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns SR540(WINTER Lake) over Saddle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.