US Bridges

Old Dixie HWY over Fussels Ditch

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 0.6 MI North of US-92 · Structure no. 164101

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,604
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Dixie HWY over Fussels Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Old Dixie HWY over Fussels Ditch in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 85 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,604 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,517 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Dixie HWY
CrossesFussels Ditch
Location0.6 MI North of US-92
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.05696, -81.85855
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,604 (2023)
Projected traffic4,517 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Dixie HWY over Fussels Ditch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Old Dixie HWY over Fussels Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Old Dixie HWY over Fussels Ditch carry?

About 2,604 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Dixie HWY over Fussels Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Dixie HWY over Fussels Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.