US Bridges

Westover Street over Timmys Ditch

Good

Polk County, Florida · 200FT S of Carolyn DR · Structure no. 164503

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westover Street over Timmys Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Westover Street over Timmys Ditch in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 607 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWestover Street
CrossesTimmys Ditch
Location200FT S of Carolyn DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.99717, -81.95558
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic607 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Westover Street over Timmys Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westover Street over Timmys 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Westover Street over Timmys Ditch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Westover Street over Timmys Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns Westover Street over Timmys Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.