US Bridges

S Kissengen Ave. over Six Mile Creek

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 3.1 MI North of CR-640 · Structure no. 164447

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
573
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Kissengen Ave. over Six Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Kissengen Ave. over Six Mile Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 573 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 994 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS Kissengen Ave.
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location3.1 MI North of CR-640
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.8642, -81.83122
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic573 (2023)
Projected traffic994 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 S Kissengen Ave. over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Kissengen Ave. over Six Mile 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S Kissengen Ave. over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 573 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S Kissengen Ave. over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns S Kissengen Ave. over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.