US Bridges

SR 570 Polk 11.3 over Drainage Canal

Good

Polk County, Florida · 11.5 MI East of I-4 West · Structure no. 160283

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,100
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 570 Polk 11.3 over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR 570 Polk 11.3 over Drainage Canal 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 28,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,754 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long.

CarriesSR 570 Polk 11.3
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location11.5 MI East of I-4 West
RouteState Highway 570
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.007, -81.88476
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 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 traffic28,100 (2022)
Projected traffic48,754 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 570 Polk 11.3 over Drainage Canal built?

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

What condition is SR 570 Polk 11.3 over Drainage Canal 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 SR 570 Polk 11.3 over Drainage Canal carry?

About 28,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 570 Polk 11.3 over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 570 Polk 11.3 over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.