US Bridges

Heard Bridge Road over Peace River

FairPosted for load

Hardee County, Florida · 1.6 MI W/O CR-664A · Structure no. 060017

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
246 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heard Bridge Road over Peace River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heard Bridge Road over Peace River in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,649 by 2045. The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHeard Bridge Road
CrossesPeace River
Location1.6 MI W/O CR-664A
RouteCounty Highway 664A
CountyHardee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.57574, -81.80447
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length246 ft (74.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2025)
Projected traffic1,649 by 2045
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Heard Bridge Road over Peace River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heard Bridge Road 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Heard Bridge Road over Peace River carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Heard Bridge Road over Peace River?

The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Heard Bridge Road over Peace River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.