US Bridges

SR-64 over Peace River

Good

Hardee County, Florida · 0.6 MI W of US-17 · Structure no. 060021

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-64 over Peace River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-64 over Peace River in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,584 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR-64
CrossesPeace River
Location0.6 MI W of US-17
RouteState Highway 64
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.4996, -81.81037
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2024)
Projected traffic10,584 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-64 over Peace River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-64 over Peace River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR-64 over Peace River carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR-64 over Peace River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR-64 over Peace River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.