US Bridges

CR-653 over Peace Creek Canal

Good

Polk County, Florida · 0.9 MI W of Old Bartow RD · Structure no. 164348

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-653 over Peace Creek Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR-653 over Peace Creek Canal in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-653
CrossesPeace Creek Canal
Location0.9 MI W of Old Bartow RD
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.92019, -81.66233
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic868 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 CR-653 over Peace Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-653 over Peace Creek Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does CR-653 over Peace Creek Canal carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CR-653 over Peace Creek Canal?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR-653 over Peace Creek Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.