US Bridges

CR657 Mt Pisgah RD over Bowlegs Creek

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 1 MI East of US-17 · Structure no. 160106

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR657 Mt Pisgah RD over Bowlegs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR657 Mt Pisgah RD over Bowlegs Creek 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCR657 Mt Pisgah RD
CrossesBowlegs Creek
Location1 MI East of US-17
RouteCounty Highway 657
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.72108, -81.78837
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 CR657 Mt Pisgah RD over Bowlegs Creek built?

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

What condition is CR657 Mt Pisgah RD over Bowlegs 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR657 Mt Pisgah RD over Bowlegs Creek carry?

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

How long is CR657 Mt Pisgah RD over Bowlegs Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CR657 Mt Pisgah RD over Bowlegs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.