US Bridges

SR-33 over Parker Creek

Fair

Polk County, Florida · Griffin RD and SR-33 · Structure no. 160229

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-33 over Parker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-33 over Parker Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,785 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR-33
CrossesParker Creek
LocationGriffin RD and SR-33
RouteState Highway 33
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.08173, -81.95326
Functional classUrban 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 rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2022)
Projected traffic53,785 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Parker Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-33 over Parker 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-33 over Parker Creek carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-33 over Parker Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns SR-33 over Parker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.