US Bridges

CR-630 over Ida Branch

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 1.0MI E of ALT-27/SR-17 · Structure no. 160148

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-630 over Ida Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR-630 over Ida Branch in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 78 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,909 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR-630
CrossesIda Branch
Location1.0MI E of ALT-27/SR-17
RouteCounty Highway 630
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.75616, -81.52028
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,909 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ida Branch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is CR-630 over Ida Branch 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 CR-630 over Ida Branch carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is CR-630 over Ida Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns CR-630 over Ida Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.