Old Bowling Grn RD over Carters Ditch
FairPosted for loadPolk County, Florida · 2.2MI. S of Hutchins RD · Structure no. 164411
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 393
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Bowling Grn RD over Carters Ditch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Old Bowling Grn RD over Carters Ditch 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 393 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Bowling Grn RD over Carters Ditch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Bowling Grn RD over Carters Ditch 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 Old Bowling Grn RD over Carters Ditch carry?
About 393 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Bowling Grn RD over Carters Ditch?
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 Old Bowling Grn RD over Carters Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.