US Bridges

Ft Green Rd. over Little Payne Creek

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 0.5MI South of Mills RD · Structure no. 164436

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ft Green Rd. over Little Payne Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Ft Green Rd. over Little Payne 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,429 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFt Green Rd.
CrossesLittle Payne Creek
Location0.5MI South of Mills RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.69092, -81.95641
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,429 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Ft Green Rd. over Little Payne Creek built?

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

What condition is Ft Green Rd. over Little Payne 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 Ft Green Rd. over Little Payne Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ft Green Rd. over Little Payne Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ft Green Rd. over Little Payne Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.