Medulla RD over Hamilton Creek
FairPolk County, Florida · 0.1MI E of County Line RD · Structure no. 164450
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Medulla RD over Hamilton Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Medulla RD over Hamilton Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,995 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Medulla RD over Hamilton Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Medulla RD over Hamilton 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 Medulla RD over Hamilton Creek carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Medulla RD over Hamilton Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Medulla RD over Hamilton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.