US Bridges

Ridge Road-Cr 587A over Hidden Lake Drain

Good

Pasco County, Florida · 0.5MI East of CR-1 · Structure no. 140044

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road-Cr 587A over Hidden Lake Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Ridge Road-Cr 587A over Hidden Lake Drain in Pasco 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,772 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRidge Road-Cr 587A
CrossesHidden Lake Drain
Location0.5MI East of CR-1
RouteCounty Highway 587
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.28054, -82.66781
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2024)
Projected traffic40,772 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ridge Road-Cr 587A over Hidden Lake Drain built?

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

What condition is Ridge Road-Cr 587A over Hidden Lake Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Ridge Road-Cr 587A over Hidden Lake Drain carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Road-Cr 587A over Hidden Lake Drain?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Ridge Road-Cr 587A over Hidden Lake Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.