US Bridges

CR-640 over Peace Ditch

Good

Polk County, Florida · 2.0 MI East of US-17 · Structure no. 160109

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-640 over Peace Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR-640 over Peace Ditch 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,032 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-640
CrossesPeace Ditch
Location2.0 MI East of US-17
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.82118, -81.79687
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic5,032 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR-640 over Peace Ditch 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 September 2023.

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

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

How long is CR-640 over Peace Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CR-640 over Peace Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.