US Bridges

CR630A/FT Meade RD over Bobs Basin

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 1.6 MI E of US-27 · Structure no. 164175

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR630A/FT Meade RD over Bobs Basin is a concrete culvert carrying CR630A/FT Meade RD over Bobs Basin in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,399 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR630A/FT Meade RD
CrossesBobs Basin
Location1.6 MI E of US-27
RouteCounty Highway 630A
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.7263, -81.55018
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic5,399 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CR630A/FT Meade RD over Bobs Basin built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR630A/FT Meade RD over Bobs Basin 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 CR630A/FT Meade RD over Bobs Basin carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CR630A/FT Meade RD over Bobs Basin?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CR630A/FT Meade RD over Bobs Basin?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.