US Bridges

Old Dade City Road over Drainage Canal

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 1.2MI N of Rockridge RD · Structure no. 164174

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
593
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Dade City Road over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Old Dade City Road over Drainage Canal in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 593 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,029 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOld Dade City Road
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location1.2MI N of Rockridge RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.19481, -82.0219
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic593 (2023)
Projected traffic1,029 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Old Dade City Road over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Dade City Road over Drainage 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Old Dade City Road over Drainage Canal carry?

About 593 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Dade City Road over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old Dade City Road over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.