US Bridges

Ewell Rd. over Stoney Creek

Good

Polk County, Florida · 0.6MI W of SR-37 · Structure no. 164539

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ewell Rd. over Stoney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ewell Rd. over Stoney Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEwell Rd.
CrossesStoney Creek
Location0.6MI W of SR-37
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.95315, -81.9785
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2023)
Projected traffic16,800 by 2042
Trucks14%
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 Ewell Rd. over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ewell Rd. over Stoney 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ewell Rd. over Stoney Creek carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ewell Rd. over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Ewell Rd. over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.