US Bridges

SR-64 over Peace River Overflow

Fair

Hardee County, Florida · 0.6 MI W of US-17 · Structure no. 060022

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

About this bridge

SR-64 over Peace River Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-64 over Peace River Overflow 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 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,584 by 2044. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR-64
CrossesPeace River Overflow
Location0.6 MI W of US-17
RouteState Highway 64
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.49996, -81.80819
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Overflow built?

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

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

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

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

How long is SR-64 over Peace River Overflow?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR-64 over Peace River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.