US Bridges

US-92 (SR-600) over Hamilton Branch

Good

Polk County, Florida · 1.7MI E of County Line RD · Structure no. 160117

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1945
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-92 (SR-600) over Hamilton Branch is a concrete slab carrying US-92 (SR-600) over Hamilton Branch in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1945, so it is 100 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,249 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-92 (SR-600)
CrossesHamilton Branch
Location1.7MI E of County Line RD
RouteU.S. Route 92
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.03301, -82.03
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2022)
Projected traffic23,249 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US-92 (SR-600) over Hamilton Branch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1945.

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

How much traffic does US-92 (SR-600) over Hamilton Branch carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-92 (SR-600) over Hamilton Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US-92 (SR-600) over Hamilton Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.