SR-544 over Lake Hamilton Creek
FairPolk County, Florida · 0.2 MI E/O US-27 · Structure no. 160147
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-544 over Lake Hamilton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-544 over Lake Hamilton Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,875 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-544 over Lake Hamilton Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-544 over Lake Hamilton 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 SR-544 over Lake Hamilton Creek carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SR-544 over Lake Hamilton Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR-544 over Lake Hamilton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.