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CR-655 Rifle Range over Wahneta Farms Drainage

Good

Polk County, Florida · 1.5MI North of SR-60 · Structure no. 160163

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,763
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-655 Rifle Range over Wahneta Farms Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying CR-655 Rifle Range over Wahneta Farms Drainage 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 6,763 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,733 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-655 Rifle Range
CrossesWahneta Farms Drainage
Location1.5MI North of SR-60
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.93953, -81.72649
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJune 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic6,763 (2023)
Projected traffic11,733 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-655 Rifle Range over Wahneta Farms Drainage built?

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

What condition is CR-655 Rifle Range over Wahneta Farms Drainage 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR-655 Rifle Range over Wahneta Farms Drainage carry?

About 6,763 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR-655 Rifle Range over Wahneta Farms Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CR-655 Rifle Range over Wahneta Farms Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.