US Bridges

Avon Park Cut-Off over Bowlegs Creek

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 2.4MI South of US-98 · Structure no. 164312

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
108 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
919
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avon Park Cut-Off over Bowlegs Creek is a steel culvert carrying Avon Park Cut-Off over Bowlegs 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 919 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,594 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesAvon Park Cut-Off
CrossesBowlegs Creek
Location2.4MI South of US-98
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.69981, -81.6952
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic919 (2023)
Projected traffic1,594 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 Avon Park Cut-Off over Bowlegs Creek built?

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

What condition is Avon Park Cut-Off over Bowlegs 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 Avon Park Cut-Off over Bowlegs Creek carry?

About 919 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Avon Park Cut-Off over Bowlegs Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m).

Who owns Avon Park Cut-Off over Bowlegs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.