Rockridge Rd. over Gator Creek Drain
FairPolk County, Florida · 1.5MI North of US-98 · Structure no. 164139
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rockridge Rd. over Gator Creek Drain is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Rockridge Rd. over Gator Creek 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 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,145 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rockridge Rd. over Gator Creek Drain built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rockridge Rd. over Gator Creek 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 Rd. over Gator Creek Drain carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Rockridge Rd. over Gator Creek Drain?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Rockridge Rd. over Gator Creek Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.