US Bridges

Rucks Dairy RD over Reedy Creek

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 0.8MI S of Lk Arbuckle RD · Structure no. 164308

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
229
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rucks Dairy RD over Reedy Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Rucks Dairy RD over Reedy 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 5 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 229 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 397 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesRucks Dairy RD
CrossesReedy Creek
Location0.8MI S of Lk Arbuckle RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.70857, -81.44647
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2023)
Projected traffic397 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Rucks Dairy RD over Reedy Creek built?

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

What condition is Rucks Dairy RD over Reedy 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 Rucks Dairy RD over Reedy Creek carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rucks Dairy RD over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rucks Dairy RD over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.