US Bridges

SR-600 (US-92) EB over Saddle Creek

Good

Polk County, Florida · 1.9 MI E/O SR-659 · Structure no. 160350

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-600 (US-92) EB over Saddle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-600 (US-92) EB over Saddle Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,495 by 2045. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR-600 (US-92) EB
CrossesSaddle Creek
Location1.9 MI E/O SR-659
RouteU.S. Route 92
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.04778, -81.87664
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2025)
Projected traffic29,495 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SR-600 (US-92) EB over Saddle Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-600 (US-92) EB 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR-600 (US-92) EB over Saddle Creek carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-600 (US-92) EB over Saddle Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR-600 (US-92) EB over Saddle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.