US Bridges

CR-676(NICHOLS Rd) over Thirty Mile Creek

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 4.5 MI SW of SR-60 · Structure no. 160086

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
971
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-676(NICHOLS Rd) over Thirty Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR-676(NICHOLS Rd) over Thirty Mile Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 971 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,685 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCR-676(NICHOLS Rd)
CrossesThirty Mile Creek
Location4.5 MI SW of SR-60
RouteCounty Highway 676
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.87983, -82.04878
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length175 ft (53.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic971 (2023)
Projected traffic1,685 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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-676(NICHOLS Rd) over Thirty Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-676(NICHOLS Rd) over Thirty Mile 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR-676(NICHOLS Rd) over Thirty Mile Creek carry?

About 971 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR-676(NICHOLS Rd) over Thirty Mile Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns CR-676(NICHOLS Rd) over Thirty Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.