US Bridges

W Pipkin Rd. WB over English Creek

Good

Polk County, Florida · 0.3MI. E/O County Line RD · Structure no. 164524

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Pipkin Rd. WB over English Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Pipkin Rd. WB over English Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,936 by 2046. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesW Pipkin Rd. WB
CrossesEnglish Creek
Location0.3MI. E/O County Line RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.97098, -82.0505
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,150 (2024)
Projected traffic8,936 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 W Pipkin Rd. WB over English Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Pipkin Rd. WB over English Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does W Pipkin Rd. WB over English Creek carry?

About 5,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Pipkin Rd. WB over English Creek?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns W Pipkin Rd. WB over English Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.