US Bridges

Griffin RD (CR652) over Peace River

Fair

Hardee County, Florida · 0.9 MI S/O SR-636 · Structure no. 060030

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Griffin RD (CR652) over Peace River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Griffin RD (CR652) over Peace River in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2045. The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGriffin RD (CR652)
CrossesPeace River
Location0.9 MI S/O SR-636
RouteCounty Highway 652
CountyHardee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.54076, -81.79198
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length265 ft (80.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2025)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2045
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Griffin RD (CR652) over Peace River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Griffin RD (CR652) 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 Griffin RD (CR652) over Peace River carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Griffin RD (CR652) over Peace River?

The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Griffin RD (CR652) over Peace River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.