US Bridges

4th Wahneta St. E over Wahneta Drainage Canal

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 0.5MI East of CR-655 · Structure no. 164325

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Wahneta St. E over Wahneta Drainage Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying 4th Wahneta St. E over Wahneta Drainage Canal 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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Carries4th Wahneta St. E
CrossesWahneta Drainage Canal
Location0.5MI East of CR-655
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.95311, -81.71564
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic52 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 4th Wahneta St. E over Wahneta Drainage Canal built?

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

What condition is 4th Wahneta St. E over Wahneta Drainage 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 4th Wahneta St. E over Wahneta Drainage Canal carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 4th Wahneta St. E over Wahneta Drainage Canal?

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

Who owns 4th Wahneta St. E over Wahneta Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.