US Bridges

CR-655A Cox Road over Boggy Creek

Good

Polk County, Florida · 1.5 MI East of CR-559 · Structure no. 160093

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-655A Cox Road over Boggy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR-655A Cox Road over Boggy 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 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,899 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR-655A Cox Road
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location1.5 MI East of CR-559
RouteCounty Highway 655A
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.879, -81.73586
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,899 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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-655A Cox Road over Boggy Creek built?

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

What condition is CR-655A Cox Road over Boggy Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR-655A Cox Road over Boggy Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CR-655A Cox Road over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR-655A Cox Road over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.