Banana Road over Banana Creek
GoodPolk County, Florida · 0.3 MI West of US-98 · Structure no. 164171
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,873
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Banana Road over Banana Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Banana Road over Banana Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 7,873 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,660 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Banana Road over Banana Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Banana Road over Banana 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Banana Road over Banana Creek carry?
About 7,873 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Banana Road over Banana Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Banana Road over Banana Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.