US Bridges

Peachland Blvd. over Morningstar Waterway

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 3.1 MI W of Veterans B · Structure no. 014141

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peachland Blvd. over Morningstar Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Peachland Blvd. over Morningstar Waterway in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,218 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPeachland Blvd.
CrossesMorningstar Waterway
Location3.1 MI W of Veterans B
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.01761, -82.10278
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2024)
Projected traffic18,218 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Peachland Blvd. over Morningstar Waterway built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peachland Blvd. over Morningstar Waterway 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Peachland Blvd. over Morningstar Waterway carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Peachland Blvd. over Morningstar Waterway?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Peachland Blvd. over Morningstar Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.