US Bridges

SR-37 over Bradley Creek

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 6MI S of SR-60 · Structure no. 160213

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-37 over Bradley Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR-37 over Bradley Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 75 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,666 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR-37
CrossesBradley Creek
Location6MI S of SR-60
RouteState Highway 37
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.80821, -81.98136
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMay 2023
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2022)
Projected traffic12,666 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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-37 over Bradley Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR-37 over Bradley 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-37 over Bradley Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR-37 over Bradley Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR-37 over Bradley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.