Nichols RD CR-676 over N. Prong Alafia River
FairPolk County, Florida · 1MI Southwest of SR-60 · Structure no. 160087
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 301 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,921
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nichols RD CR-676 over N. Prong Alafia River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nichols RD CR-676 over N. Prong Alafia River in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,921 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,332 by 2042. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nichols RD CR-676 over N. Prong Alafia River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nichols RD CR-676 over N. Prong Alafia 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Nichols RD CR-676 over N. Prong Alafia River carry?
About 1,921 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Nichols RD CR-676 over N. Prong Alafia River?
The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Nichols RD CR-676 over N. Prong Alafia River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.