SR570 Polk EB 13.2 over Saddle Creek
GoodPolk County, Florida · 3.1 MI East of US 98 · Structure no. 160270
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 216 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,850
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
SR570 Polk EB 13.2 over Saddle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR570 Polk EB 13.2 over Saddle 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 6,850 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,885 by 2044. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR570 Polk EB 13.2 over Saddle Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR570 Polk EB 13.2 over Saddle 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR570 Polk EB 13.2 over Saddle Creek carry?
About 6,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SR570 Polk EB 13.2 over Saddle Creek?
The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns SR570 Polk EB 13.2 over Saddle Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.