US Bridges

Rockridge Road over Pony Creek

GoodPosted for load

Polk County, Florida · 6.6MI N of Dean Still RD · Structure no. 164543

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockridge Road over Pony Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rockridge Road over Pony Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRockridge Road
CrossesPony Creek
Location6.6MI N of Dean Still RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.31103, -81.89177
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic217 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Rockridge Road over Pony Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockridge Road over Pony 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 Rockridge Road over Pony Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rockridge Road over Pony Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rockridge Road over Pony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.