US Bridges

Old Bartow/Lk Wale over Peace Creek Canal

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 1.1 MI North of SR-60 · Structure no. 164350

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
866
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Bartow/Lk Wale over Peace Creek Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Bartow/Lk Wale over Peace Creek Canal in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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 866 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,503 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Bartow/Lk Wale
CrossesPeace Creek Canal
Location1.1 MI North of SR-60
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.92361, -81.70762
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic866 (2023)
Projected traffic1,503 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Bartow/Lk Wale over Peace Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Bartow/Lk Wale over Peace Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Old Bartow/Lk Wale over Peace Creek Canal carry?

About 866 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Bartow/Lk Wale over Peace Creek Canal?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Old Bartow/Lk Wale over Peace Creek Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.