US Bridges

Mt Pisgah RD-CR657 over Peace River

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 5.3MI North of CR-664 · Structure no. 160107

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Pisgah RD-CR657 over Peace River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Pisgah RD-CR657 over Peace River in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Pisgah RD-CR657
CrossesPeace River
Location5.3MI North of CR-664
RouteCounty Highway 657
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.72271, -81.79009
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 Mt Pisgah RD-CR657 over Peace River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Pisgah RD-CR657 over Peace 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mt Pisgah RD-CR657 over Peace River carry?

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

How long is Mt Pisgah RD-CR657 over Peace River?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Pisgah RD-CR657 over Peace River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.