US Bridges

Powell RD over SR-589 (suncoast Pkwy)

Fair

Hernando County, Florida · 3.1 MI South of SR-50 · Structure no. 080043

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powell RD over SR-589 (suncoast Pkwy) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Powell RD over SR-589 (suncoast Pkwy) in Hernando County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,423 by 2044. The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPowell RD
CrossesSR-589 (suncoast Pkwy)
Location3.1 MI South of SR-50
RouteCounty Highway 572
CountyHernando County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.49201, -82.48172
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length245 ft (74.8 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2024)
Projected traffic23,423 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Powell RD over SR-589 (suncoast Pkwy) built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powell RD over SR-589 (suncoast Pkwy) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Powell RD over SR-589 (suncoast Pkwy) carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Powell RD over SR-589 (suncoast Pkwy)?

The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Powell RD over SR-589 (suncoast Pkwy)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.