Old Bartow Rd. over Saddle Creek
GoodPolk County, Florida · 0.3MI Wof Ernest Smith Bl · Structure no. 164551
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Bartow Rd. over Saddle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Bartow Rd. over Saddle 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,675 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Bartow Rd. over Saddle Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Bartow Rd. over Saddle 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Old Bartow Rd. over Saddle Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Old Bartow Rd. over Saddle Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Old Bartow Rd. over Saddle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.