Frostproof Road over Willingham Creek
FairPolk County, Florida · 2.9 Miles North of Inters · Structure no. AFFLASPR01091
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 117 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Air Force
About this bridge
Frostproof Road over Willingham Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frostproof Road over Willingham Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Frostproof Road over Willingham Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Frostproof Road over Willingham 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 Frostproof Road over Willingham Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Frostproof Road over Willingham Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Frostproof Road over Willingham Creek?
It is owned by the Air Force.