Simms Road over Chipper Creek
GoodPolk County, Florida · 0.2 MI North of CR-582 · Structure no. 164111
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 138
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Simms Road over Chipper Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Simms Road over Chipper Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Simms Road over Chipper Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Simms Road over Chipper 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Simms Road over Chipper Creek carry?
About 138 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Simms Road over Chipper Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Simms Road over Chipper Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.