US Bridges

Socrum LOOP/CR-582 over Lake Gibson Outfall

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 0.5 MI N of I-4 (SR-400) · Structure no. 160116

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Socrum LOOP/CR-582 over Lake Gibson Outfall is a concrete culvert carrying Socrum LOOP/CR-582 over Lake Gibson Outfall in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 65 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 5 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,508 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSocrum LOOP/CR-582
CrossesLake Gibson Outfall
Location0.5 MI N of I-4 (SR-400)
RouteCounty Highway 582
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.10403, -81.95005
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2023)
Projected traffic42,508 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Socrum LOOP/CR-582 over Lake Gibson Outfall built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Socrum LOOP/CR-582 over Lake Gibson Outfall 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Socrum LOOP/CR-582 over Lake Gibson Outfall carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Socrum LOOP/CR-582 over Lake Gibson Outfall?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Socrum LOOP/CR-582 over Lake Gibson Outfall?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.