US Bridges

County Line Rd. over Little Payne Creek

Good

Polk County, Florida · 2.9 MI West of US-17 · Structure no. 164535

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
198
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line Rd. over Little Payne Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Line Rd. over Little Payne 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Line Rd.
CrossesLittle Payne Creek
Location2.9 MI West of US-17
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.64625, -81.87208
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2024)
Projected traffic344 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 County Line Rd. over Little Payne Creek built?

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

What condition is County Line Rd. over Little Payne 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Line Rd. over Little Payne Creek carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Line Rd. over Little Payne Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Line Rd. over Little Payne Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.