US-98 NB over Banana Creek
GoodPolk County, Florida · 1.3MI S/O SR-570(P Pkwy) · Structure no. 160334
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,750
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-98 NB over Banana Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-98 NB over Banana Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 22,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,471 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-98 NB over Banana Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-98 NB over Banana 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US-98 NB over Banana Creek carry?
About 22,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US-98 NB over Banana Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns US-98 NB over Banana Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.