US Bridges

Poinciana Parkway over Carters Canal

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 1.1MI W of Marigold Ave. · Structure no. 164220

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poinciana Parkway over Carters Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Poinciana Parkway over Carters Canal in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,940 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPoinciana Parkway
CrossesCarters Canal
Location1.1MI W of Marigold Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.06947, -81.48119
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic6,940 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 Poinciana Parkway over Carters Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poinciana Parkway over Carters 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Poinciana Parkway over Carters Canal carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Poinciana Parkway over Carters Canal?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Poinciana Parkway over Carters Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.