US Bridges

Horseshoe Crk Rd. over Horseshoe Creek

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Florida · 1.9MI E of US-17 · Structure no. 164216

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
316
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horseshoe Crk Rd. over Horseshoe Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horseshoe Crk Rd. over Horseshoe Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 69 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 316 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 548 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesHorseshoe Crk Rd.
CrossesHorseshoe Creek
Location1.9MI E of US-17
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.15764, -81.57412
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic316 (2023)
Projected traffic548 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 Horseshoe Crk Rd. over Horseshoe Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Horseshoe Crk Rd. over Horseshoe 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Horseshoe Crk Rd. over Horseshoe Creek carry?

About 316 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Horseshoe Crk Rd. over Horseshoe Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Horseshoe Crk Rd. over Horseshoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.