Rockridge Road over Gator Creek
GoodPolk County, Florida · 0.7 MI East of US-98 · Structure no. 164547
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rockridge Road over Gator Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rockridge Road over Gator Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,798 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rockridge Road over Gator Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rockridge Road over Gator 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 2024.
How much traffic does Rockridge Road over Gator Creek carry?
About 6,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Rockridge Road over Gator Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Rockridge Road over Gator Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.