Heard Bridge Road over Peace River Overflow
FairPosted for loadHardee County, Florida · 1.4 MI W/O CR-64A · Structure no. 064080
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Heard Bridge Road over Peace River Overflow is a steel culvert carrying Heard Bridge Road over Peace River Overflow in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Heard Bridge Road over Peace River Overflow built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Heard Bridge Road 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Heard Bridge Road over Peace River Overflow carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Heard Bridge Road over Peace River Overflow?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Heard Bridge Road over Peace River Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.