US Bridges

Crews Road over Peace Creek Drain

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 1.8 MI North of CR-640 · Structure no. 164322

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
253
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crews Road over Peace Creek Drain is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Crews Road over Peace Creek Drain in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 253 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 439 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCrews Road
CrossesPeace Creek Drain
Location1.8 MI North of CR-640
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.86469, -81.64317
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2023)
Projected traffic439 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Crews Road over Peace Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crews Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Crews Road over Peace Creek Drain carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Crews Road over Peace Creek Drain?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Crews Road over Peace Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.