US Bridges

CR-655 Rifle Range over Peace Creek Drain Cnl

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Florida · 0.6MI North of SR-60 · Structure no. 160094

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
136 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-655 Rifle Range over Peace Creek Drain Cnl is a concrete slab carrying CR-655 Rifle Range over Peace Creek Drain Cnl in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,861 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-655 Rifle Range
CrossesPeace Creek Drain Cnl
Location0.6MI North of SR-60
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.92492, -81.72639
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length136 ft (41.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2023)
Projected traffic21,861 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-655 Rifle Range over Peace Creek Drain Cnl built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-655 Rifle Range over Peace Creek Drain Cnl 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR-655 Rifle Range over Peace Creek Drain Cnl carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR-655 Rifle Range over Peace Creek Drain Cnl?

The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR-655 Rifle Range over Peace Creek Drain Cnl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.