US Bridges

Peeples RD over Whidden Creek

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 2.6 MI South of CR-630 · Structure no. 164408

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 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Peeples RD over Whidden Creek 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 (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPeeples RD
CrossesWhidden Creek
Location2.6 MI South of CR-630
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.70758, -81.84251
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic390 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Peeples RD over Whidden Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peeples RD over Whidden Creek 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 carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Peeples RD over Whidden Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Peeples RD over Whidden Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.