US Bridges

SR-33 Commonwealth over Rattlesnake Creek

Good

Polk County, Florida · 17.5 MI North of I-4 · Structure no. 160209

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-33 Commonwealth over Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-33 Commonwealth over Rattlesnake Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,738 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesSR-33 Commonwealth
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location17.5 MI North of I-4
RouteState Highway 33
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.34236, -81.82872
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2022)
Projected traffic18,738 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR-33 Commonwealth over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-33 Commonwealth over Rattlesnake Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-33 Commonwealth over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SR-33 Commonwealth over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR-33 Commonwealth over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.