US Bridges

Croton Road over Wahneta Farm Canal

GoodPosted for load

Polk County, Florida · 0.1MI East of CR-655 · Structure no. 164315

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
268
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Croton Road over Wahneta Farm Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Croton Road over Wahneta Farm Canal in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 85 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 268 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCroton Road
CrossesWahneta Farm Canal
Location0.1MI East of CR-655
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.98582, -81.72936
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2023)
Projected traffic465 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Croton Road over Wahneta Farm Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Croton Road over Wahneta Farm Canal 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Croton Road over Wahneta Farm Canal carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Croton Road over Wahneta Farm Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Croton Road over Wahneta Farm Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.