Thompson Nursery over Peace Creek Drain Canal
FairPolk County, Florida · 0.2MI West of US-27 · Structure no. 164338
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thompson Nursery over Peace Creek Drain Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Thompson Nursery over Peace Creek Drain Canal in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,451 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thompson Nursery over Peace Creek Drain Canal built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thompson Nursery over Peace Creek Drain Canal 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 Thompson Nursery over Peace Creek Drain Canal carry?
About 6,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Thompson Nursery over Peace Creek Drain Canal?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Thompson Nursery over Peace Creek Drain Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.