US-17 NB SR-35 over Whidden Creek
FairPolk County, Florida · 3.2 MI S of US-98 · Structure no. 160207
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 303 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,767
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-17 NB SR-35 over Whidden Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-17 NB SR-35 over Whidden Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6,767 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,740 by 2044. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-17 NB SR-35 over Whidden Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-17 NB SR-35 over Whidden 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US-17 NB SR-35 over Whidden Creek carry?
About 6,767 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US-17 NB SR-35 over Whidden Creek?
The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-17 NB SR-35 over Whidden Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.