US Bridges

Lake Marion Crk RD over Lake Marion Creek

Good

Polk County, Florida · 1.2 MI East of CR-580 · Structure no. 164229

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,033
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Marion Crk RD over Lake Marion Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lake Marion Crk RD over Lake Marion Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,033 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,527 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLake Marion Crk RD
CrossesLake Marion Creek
Location1.2 MI East of CR-580
RouteCounty Highway CR544
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.1156, -81.53607
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,033 (2023)
Projected traffic3,527 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Lake Marion Crk RD over Lake Marion Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Marion Crk RD over Lake Marion Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Marion Crk RD over Lake Marion Creek carry?

About 2,033 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Marion Crk RD over Lake Marion Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Marion Crk RD over Lake Marion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.