US Bridges

CR-37B over Deerfield Creek

Good

Polk County, Florida · 1.0 MI N/O Lake Miriam DR · Structure no. 164534

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-37B over Deerfield Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-37B over Deerfield Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,773 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR-37B
CrossesDeerfield Creek
Location1.0 MI N/O Lake Miriam DR
RouteCounty Highway 37B
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.99046, -81.924
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2024)
Projected traffic40,773 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR-37B over Deerfield Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-37B over Deerfield 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR-37B over Deerfield Creek carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR-37B over Deerfield Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns CR-37B over Deerfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.