US Bridges

County Line Rd. over English Creek

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 0.5 MI North of Ewell RD · Structure no. 164448

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
401 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line Rd. over English Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Line Rd. over English Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 35 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 15,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,198 by 2042. The structure is 401 ft (122.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Line Rd.
CrossesEnglish Creek
Location0.5 MI North of Ewell RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.95953, -82.05558
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length401 ft (122.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,100 (2023)
Projected traffic26,198 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 County Line Rd. over English Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is County Line Rd. over English 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 County Line Rd. over English Creek carry?

About 15,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Line Rd. over English Creek?

The structure is 401 ft (122.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns County Line Rd. over English Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.