US Bridges

CR-630A over Torres Creek

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 0.5 MI E of US-27 · Structure no. 160047

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-630A over Torres Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-630A over Torres Creek in Polk 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 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,369 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-630A
CrossesTorres Creek
Location0.5 MI E of US-27
RouteCounty Highway 630A
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.75546, -81.58061
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2023)
Projected traffic9,369 by 2042
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 CR-630A over Torres Creek built?

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

What condition is CR-630A over Torres Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR-630A over Torres Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR-630A over Torres Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns CR-630A over Torres Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.