US Bridges

Nalcrest Road over Gigis Canal

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Florida · 0.3MI S of Leisure Lane · Structure no. 164305

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
443
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nalcrest Road over Gigis Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Nalcrest Road over Gigis Canal in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 443 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 769 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNalcrest Road
CrossesGigis Canal
Location0.3MI S of Leisure Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.85588, -81.42444
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic443 (2023)
Projected traffic769 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Nalcrest Road over Gigis Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nalcrest Road over Gigis 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 Nalcrest Road over Gigis Canal carry?

About 443 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nalcrest Road over Gigis Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Nalcrest Road over Gigis Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.