US Bridges

CR-555 over Sweezys Ditch

Good

Polk County, Florida · 4.3 MI South of SR-60 · Structure no. 164444

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-555 over Sweezys Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR-555 over Sweezys Ditch in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,817 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-555
CrossesSweezys Ditch
Location4.3 MI South of SR-60
RouteCounty Highway 555
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.84178, -81.88297
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,817 by 2042
Trucks13%
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 CR-555 over Sweezys Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-555 over Sweezys Ditch 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 CR-555 over Sweezys Ditch carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR-555 over Sweezys Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR-555 over Sweezys Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.