US Bridges

CR-630 over Marias Canal

Good

Polk County, Florida · 2.2 MI West of US-17 · Structure no. 160098

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-630 over Marias Canal is a concrete culvert carrying CR-630 over Marias Canal in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,950 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR-630
CrossesMarias Canal
Location2.2 MI West of US-17
RouteCounty Highway 630
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.74804, -81.83546
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,950 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-630 over Marias Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-630 over Marias Canal 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR-630 over Marias Canal carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CR-630 over Marias Canal?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns CR-630 over Marias Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.