US Bridges

E. Lake Parker Dr. over Lake Parker Canal

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 0.8MI North of US-92 · Structure no. 164105

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,944
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Lake Parker Dr. over Lake Parker Canal is a concrete culvert carrying E. Lake Parker Dr. over Lake Parker Canal in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 3,944 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,843 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Lake Parker Dr.
CrossesLake Parker Canal
Location0.8MI North of US-92
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.05962, -81.9145
Functional classUrban 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,944 (2023)
Projected traffic6,843 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 E. Lake Parker Dr. over Lake Parker Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Lake Parker Dr. over Lake Parker Canal 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does E. Lake Parker Dr. over Lake Parker Canal carry?

About 3,944 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E. Lake Parker Dr. over Lake Parker Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E. Lake Parker Dr. over Lake Parker Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.