US Bridges

Kraft Road over Kraft Canal

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Florida · 0.2MI North of US-92 · Structure no. 164121

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
313
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kraft Road over Kraft Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Kraft Road over Kraft Canal 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 313 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 543 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKraft Road
CrossesKraft Canal
Location0.2MI North of US-92
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.03683, -82.0295
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic313 (2023)
Projected traffic543 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Kraft Road over Kraft Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kraft Road over Kraft 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Kraft Road over Kraft Canal carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kraft Road over Kraft Canal?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Kraft Road over Kraft Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.