US Bridges

Eagle Lake Loop RD over Wahneta Farms Canal

Good

Polk County, Florida · 800FT E of Rifle Range RD · Structure no. 164553

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle Lake Loop RD over Wahneta Farms Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Eagle Lake Loop RD over Wahneta Farms Canal in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,500 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEagle Lake Loop RD
CrossesWahneta Farms Canal
Location800FT E of Rifle Range RD
RouteCounty Highway 540A
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.96756, -81.72433
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2023)
Projected traffic20,500 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Eagle Lake Loop RD over Wahneta Farms Canal built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eagle Lake Loop RD over Wahneta Farms Canal 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 Eagle Lake Loop RD over Wahneta Farms Canal carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Eagle Lake Loop RD over Wahneta Farms Canal?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Eagle Lake Loop RD over Wahneta Farms Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.