US Bridges

US-92 over Lk Parker Drainage Canal

Good

Polk County, Florida · 1.3 MI E/O Combee RD · Structure no. 160349

Built
2016
9 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,500
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-92 over Lk Parker Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US-92 over Lk Parker Drainage Canal in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 2016 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 9 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 34,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,125 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-92
CrossesLk Parker Drainage Canal
Location1.3 MI E/O Combee RD
RouteU.S. Route 92
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.04775, -81.88692
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,500 (2025)
Projected traffic43,125 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-92 over Lk Parker Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US-92 over Lk Parker 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US-92 over Lk Parker Drainage Canal carry?

About 34,500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-92 over Lk Parker Drainage Canal?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US-92 over Lk Parker Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.