FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR657 MT PISGAH RD

Carrying CR657 MT PISGAH RD over BOWLEGS CREEK

1 MI EAST OF US-17, Polk, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
44 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR657 MT PISGAH RD

The CR657 MT PISGAH RD bridge in Polk, Florida carries CR657 MT PISGAH RD over BOWLEGS CREEK. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 13.3 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 600 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CR657 MT PISGAH RD compares

▲ 4.6
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Top 28%
Higher load rating than 72% of Florida bridges
360
Bridges in Polk
CR657 MT PISGAH RD 43.5 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
43.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
13.3 m (44 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
160106

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR657 MT PISGAH RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare CR657 MT PISGAH RD against other structures in Polk and across Florida. Florida bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CR657 MT PISGAH RD?

CR657 MT PISGAH RD in Polk, Florida on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR657 MT PISGAH RD inspected?

CR657 MT PISGAH RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 600 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR657 MT PISGAH RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CR657 MT PISGAH RD?

CR657 MT PISGAH RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR657 MT PISGAH RD?

CR657 MT PISGAH RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR657 MT PISGAH RD and does age affect safety?

CR657 MT PISGAH RD was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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