US Bridges

CR-760 over Peace River

Fair

DeSoto County, Florida · 1.2 MI West of US-17 · Structure no. 040010

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
378 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-760 over Peace River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-760 over Peace River in DeSoto County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,511 by 2045. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-760
CrossesPeace River
Location1.2 MI West of US-17
RouteCounty Highway 760
CountyDeSoto County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.16238, -81.90166
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2025)
Projected traffic4,511 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 CR-760 over Peace River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-760 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 CR-760 over Peace River carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR-760 over Peace River?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR-760 over Peace River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.