US Bridges

Snively RD(CR-655) over Lulu Creek

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 0.85MI South of US-17 · Structure no. 164540

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snively RD(CR-655) over Lulu Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Snively RD(CR-655) over Lulu 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 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,050 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSnively RD(CR-655)
CrossesLulu Creek
Location0.85MI South of US-17
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.98489, -81.72947
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2023)
Projected traffic22,050 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Snively RD(CR-655) over Lulu Creek built?

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

What condition is Snively RD(CR-655) over Lulu 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Snively RD(CR-655) over Lulu Creek carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Snively RD(CR-655) over Lulu Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Snively RD(CR-655) over Lulu Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.