US Bridges

Old Avon Park Rd. over Livingston Creek

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 2.1MI S of Wilson RD · Structure no. 164301

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,587
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Avon Park Rd. over Livingston Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Old Avon Park Rd. over Livingston Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 2,587 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,489 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Avon Park Rd.
CrossesLivingston Creek
Location2.1MI S of Wilson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.69031, -81.49833
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,587 (2023)
Projected traffic4,489 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Avon Park Rd. over Livingston Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Avon Park Rd. over Livingston 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old Avon Park Rd. over Livingston Creek carry?

About 2,587 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Avon Park Rd. over Livingston Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Avon Park Rd. over Livingston Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.