US Bridges

SR-542 over Peace Creek

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 0.36 Mi. West of US-27 · Structure no. 160530

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-542 over Peace Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-542 over Peace Creek in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 18,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,751 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-542
CrossesPeace Creek
Location0.36 Mi. West of US-27
RouteState Highway 542
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.01861, -81.63861
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,300 (2023)
Projected traffic31,751 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-542 over Peace Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-542 over Peace Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR-542 over Peace Creek carry?

About 18,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-542 over Peace Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-542 over Peace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.