US Bridges

Old Bowling Grn RD over Manure Creek

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 0.25 MI S of Hutchins RD · Structure no. 164412

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
393
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Bowling Grn RD over Manure Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Bowling Grn RD over Manure Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 393 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOld Bowling Grn RD
CrossesManure Creek
Location0.25 MI S of Hutchins RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.69685, -81.82612
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic393 (2023)
Projected traffic682 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Old Bowling Grn RD over Manure Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Bowling Grn RD over Manure 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old Bowling Grn RD over Manure Creek carry?

About 393 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old Bowling Grn RD over Manure Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old Bowling Grn RD over Manure Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.