US Bridges

Alturas Babson RD over Boggy Creek

Good

Polk County, Florida · 1.93 MI East of CR-559 · Structure no. 164346

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alturas Babson RD over Boggy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alturas Babson RD over Boggy Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,256 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAlturas Babson RD
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location1.93 MI East of CR-559
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.85717, -81.72975
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,256 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Alturas Babson RD over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alturas Babson RD over Boggy Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Alturas Babson RD over Boggy Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Alturas Babson RD over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Alturas Babson RD over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.