W Lake Wales Altur over Peace Creek Drain
FairPosted for loadPolk County, Florida · 1.0MI West of Crews RD · Structure no. 164321
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 135
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Lake Wales Altur over Peace Creek Drain is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying W Lake Wales Altur over Peace Creek Drain 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Lake Wales Altur over Peace Creek Drain built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Lake Wales Altur over Peace Creek Drain 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does W Lake Wales Altur over Peace Creek Drain carry?
About 135 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is W Lake Wales Altur over Peace Creek Drain?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns W Lake Wales Altur over Peace Creek Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.