Peeples RD over Whidden Creek Overflow
FairPolk County, Florida · 2.8 MI South of CR-630 · Structure no. 164407
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Peeples RD over Whidden Creek Overflow is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Peeples RD over Whidden Creek Overflow 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.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Peeples RD over Whidden Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Peeples RD over Whidden Creek Overflow 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Peeples RD over Whidden Creek Overflow carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Peeples RD over Whidden Creek Overflow?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Peeples RD over Whidden Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.