US Bridges

Swindell Road over Itchepackesassa Creek

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 0.1 MI East of Walker RD · Structure no. 164172

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,563
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swindell Road over Itchepackesassa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Swindell Road over Itchepackesassa Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 1,563 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,712 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSwindell Road
CrossesItchepackesassa Creek
Location0.1 MI East of Walker RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.05133, -82.02857
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,563 (2023)
Projected traffic2,712 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Swindell Road over Itchepackesassa Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swindell Road over Itchepackesassa Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Swindell Road over Itchepackesassa Creek carry?

About 1,563 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Swindell Road over Itchepackesassa Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Swindell Road over Itchepackesassa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.