US Bridges

District Line Rd. over Whidden Creek

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Florida · 1.6 MI S of Old Brewster · Structure no. 164402

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
86
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

District Line Rd. over Whidden Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying District Line Rd. over Whidden 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 86 vehicles a day, projected to reach 149 by 2045. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesDistrict Line Rd.
CrossesWhidden Creek
Location1.6 MI S of Old Brewster
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.71051, -81.89158
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 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 rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2025)
Projected traffic149 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 District Line Rd. over Whidden Creek built?

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

What condition is District Line Rd. over Whidden 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does District Line Rd. over Whidden Creek carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is District Line Rd. over Whidden Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns District Line Rd. over Whidden Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.