Medulla Road over English Creek
GoodPolk County, Florida · 1.4MI E of County Line RD · Structure no. 164422
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Medulla Road over English Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Medulla Road over English 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 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.
It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,995 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Medulla Road over English Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Medulla Road over English 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Medulla Road over English Creek carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Medulla Road over English Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Medulla Road over English Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.