US Bridges

Rockridge Road over Fox Drain

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 1.0MI West of US-98 · Structure no. 164136

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,352
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockridge Road over Fox Drain is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Rockridge Road over Fox Drain 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 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 1,352 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,346 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRockridge Road
CrossesFox Drain
Location1.0MI West of US-98
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.18278, -82.01185
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,352 (2023)
Projected traffic2,346 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rockridge Road over Fox Drain built?

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

What condition is Rockridge Road over Fox Drain 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rockridge Road over Fox Drain carry?

About 1,352 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rockridge Road over Fox Drain?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rockridge Road over Fox Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.