US Bridges

Mt Pisgah RD over Gilshey Brdg Crk

FairClosed to traffic

Polk County, Florida · 0.7 MI N/O County Line RD · Structure no. 164414

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Pisgah RD over Gilshey Brdg Crk is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Mt Pisgah RD over Gilshey Brdg Crk 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Pisgah RD
CrossesGilshey Brdg Crk
Location0.7 MI N/O County Line RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.65656, -81.78927
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Mt Pisgah RD over Gilshey Brdg Crk built?

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

What condition is Mt Pisgah RD over Gilshey Brdg Crk 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 Mt Pisgah RD over Gilshey Brdg Crk carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mt Pisgah RD over Gilshey Brdg Crk?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Pisgah RD over Gilshey Brdg Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.