US-17 SB over Bear Creek
FairPolk County, Florida · 0.4 MI North of US-98 · Structure no. 160214
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-17 SB over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US-17 SB over Bear Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,820 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 48 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-17 SB over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-17 SB over Bear 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 SB over Bear Creek carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US-17 SB over Bear Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US-17 SB over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.