US Bridges

SR-64A (SR-636) over Peace River

Good

Hardee County, Florida · 1.1MI East of US-17 · Structure no. 060054

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
251 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-64A (SR-636) over Peace River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-64A (SR-636) over Peace River in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,360 by 2044. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-64A (SR-636)
CrossesPeace River
Location1.1MI East of US-17
RouteState Highway 64A
CountyHardee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.55054, -81.79362
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2024)
Projected traffic13,360 by 2044
Trucks9%
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

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-64A (SR-636) over Peace River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-64A (SR-636) 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-64A (SR-636) over Peace River carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-64A (SR-636) over Peace River?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR-64A (SR-636) over Peace River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.