US Bridges

US-27 (SR-25) over Lake Hamilton Creek

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 0.8 Mi. South of SR-544 · Structure no. 160202

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 (SR-25) over Lake Hamilton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-27 (SR-25) over Lake Hamilton Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 67 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 45,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,250 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS-27 (SR-25)
CrossesLake Hamilton Creek
Location0.8 Mi. South of SR-544
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.0731, -81.64585
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,000 (2024)
Projected traffic56,250 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-27 (SR-25) over Lake Hamilton Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US-27 (SR-25) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US-27 (SR-25) over Lake Hamilton Creek carry?

About 45,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-27 (SR-25) over Lake Hamilton Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns US-27 (SR-25) over Lake Hamilton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.