CR-542 over Powerline Creek
FairPolk County, Florida · 0.9 MI West of SR-655 · Structure no. 164176
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR-542 over Powerline Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-542 over Powerline 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 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,533 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR-542 over Powerline Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR-542 over Powerline 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does CR-542 over Powerline Creek carry?
About 7,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is CR-542 over Powerline Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns CR-542 over Powerline Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.