US Bridges

Lake Crago Drive over Lake Crago Canal

Good

Polk County, Florida · 1000FT. E of SR-33 · Structure no. 165703

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Crago Drive over Lake Crago Canal is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Lake Crago Drive over Lake Crago Canal in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Crago Drive
CrossesLake Crago Canal
Location1000FT. E of SR-33
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.08975, -81.95036
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2025)
Projected traffic35 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lake Crago Drive over Lake Crago Canal built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Crago Drive over Lake Crago 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Lake Crago Drive over Lake Crago Canal carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Lake Crago Drive over Lake Crago Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Crago Drive over Lake Crago Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.