US Bridges

Brownville RD over Peace River

Fair

DeSoto County, Florida · 1.5 MI W of US-17 · Structure no. 040005

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
399 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownville RD over Peace River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brownville RD over Peace River in DeSoto County, Florida. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2045. The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesBrownville RD
CrossesPeace River
Location1.5 MI W of US-17
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeSoto County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.30261, -81.84606
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length399 ft (121.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2025)
Projected traffic868 by 2045
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 Brownville RD over Peace River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brownville RD over Peace River 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 2025.

How much traffic does Brownville RD over Peace River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Brownville RD over Peace River?

The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Brownville RD over Peace River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.