US Bridges

W. Pipkin Road over Poley Creek

Good

Polk County, Florida · 2.5 MI West of SR-37 · Structure no. 164443

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Pipkin Road over Poley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W. Pipkin Road over Poley Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 50 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,423 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Pipkin Road
CrossesPoley Creek
Location2.5 MI West of SR-37
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.97477, -81.99739
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2023)
Projected traffic23,423 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 W. Pipkin Road over Poley Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is W. Pipkin Road over Poley 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 W. Pipkin Road over Poley Creek carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W. Pipkin Road over Poley Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns W. Pipkin Road over Poley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.