US Bridges

SR-56 over S. Branch Trout Creek

Good

Pasco County, Florida · 0.6 Mi. East of CR-581 · Structure no. 140131

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
35,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-56 over S. Branch Trout Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-56 over S. Branch Trout Creek in Pasco County, Florida. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 35,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,375 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR-56
CrossesS. Branch Trout Creek
Location0.6 Mi. East of CR-581
RouteState Highway 56
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.18864, -82.34431
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,500 (2023)
Projected traffic44,375 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-56 over S. Branch Trout Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-56 over S. Branch Trout Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR-56 over S. Branch Trout Creek carry?

About 35,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-56 over S. Branch Trout Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR-56 over S. Branch Trout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.