US Bridges

CR-640 over Peace River

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 1.4 MI East of US-17 · Structure no. 160108

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-640 over Peace River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-640 over Peace River in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,032 by 2042. The structure is 301 ft (91.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-640
CrossesPeace River
Location1.4 MI East of US-17
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.82101, -81.79967
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length301 ft (91.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic5,032 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-640 over Peace River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-640 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR-640 over Peace River carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CR-640 over Peace River?

The structure is 301 ft (91.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR-640 over Peace River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.