US Bridges

Ernie Caldwell Blv over Horse Creek

Good

Polk County, Florida · 2.2 MI East of US-27 · Structure no. 164533

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ernie Caldwell Blv over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ernie Caldwell Blv over Horse Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesErnie Caldwell Blv
CrossesHorse Creek
Location2.2 MI East of US-27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.22214, -81.62292
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic868 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Ernie Caldwell Blv over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ernie Caldwell Blv over Horse 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ernie Caldwell Blv over Horse Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ernie Caldwell Blv over Horse Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Ernie Caldwell Blv over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.