US Bridges

SR-542 (dundee Rd) over Eastwood Drain

Good

Polk County, Florida · 3.4MI W/O US-27 · Structure no. 160529

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-542 (dundee Rd) over Eastwood Drain is a concrete culvert carrying SR-542 (dundee Rd) over Eastwood Drain in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,375 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-542 (dundee Rd)
CrossesEastwood Drain
Location3.4MI W/O US-27
RouteState Highway 542
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.02254, -81.68461
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,100 (2023)
Projected traffic16,375 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-542 (dundee Rd) over Eastwood Drain built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-542 (dundee Rd) over Eastwood Drain 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR-542 (dundee Rd) over Eastwood Drain carry?

About 13,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-542 (dundee Rd) over Eastwood Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR-542 (dundee Rd) over Eastwood Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.