US Bridges

S Lake Reedy Blvd. over Reedy Creek

Good

Polk County, Florida · 3.3MI. E of Alt US-27 · Structure no. 164546

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
968
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Lake Reedy Blvd. over Reedy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Lake Reedy Blvd. over Reedy Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 968 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,679 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesS Lake Reedy Blvd.
CrossesReedy Creek
Location3.3MI. E of Alt US-27
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.72071, -81.47769
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic968 (2023)
Projected traffic1,679 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 S Lake Reedy Blvd. over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Lake Reedy Blvd. over Reedy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S Lake Reedy Blvd. over Reedy Creek carry?

About 968 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S Lake Reedy Blvd. over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S Lake Reedy Blvd. over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.