Old Bowling Grn RD over Whidden Creek
GoodPosted for loadPolk County, Florida · 1.0MI N of Hutchins Rd. · Structure no. 164413
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 181 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 372
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Bowling Grn RD over Whidden Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Bowling Grn RD over Whidden Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 372 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2045. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Bowling Grn RD over Whidden Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Bowling Grn RD over Whidden 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Old Bowling Grn RD over Whidden Creek carry?
About 372 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Old Bowling Grn RD over Whidden Creek?
The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Old Bowling Grn RD over Whidden Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.