Howard Avenue over Drainage Canal
GoodPolk County, Florida · 0.3 MI South of Golf Lane · Structure no. 164502
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howard Avenue over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Howard Avenue over Drainage Canal in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 781 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Howard Avenue over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Howard Avenue over Drainage Canal 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Howard Avenue over Drainage Canal carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Howard Avenue over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Howard Avenue over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.