US Bridges

H R Smith Road over Morgan Hole Creek

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Florida · 3 Miles East of Intersect · Structure no. AFFLASPR01080

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

H R Smith Road over Morgan Hole Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying H R Smith Road over Morgan Hole Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 55 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesH R Smith Road
CrossesMorgan Hole Creek
Location3 Miles East of Intersect
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.67617, -81.30356
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic12 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was H R Smith Road over Morgan Hole Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is H R Smith Road over Morgan Hole Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does H R Smith Road over Morgan Hole Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is H R Smith Road over Morgan Hole Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns H R Smith Road over Morgan Hole Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.