US Bridges

SR-52 over Gower Corner Creek

Good

Pasco County, Florida · 0.1MI E of US-41 · Structure no. 140154

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-52 over Gower Corner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-52 over Gower Corner Creek in Pasco County, Florida. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,250 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR-52
CrossesGower Corner Creek
Location0.1MI E of US-41
RouteState Highway 52
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.32186, -82.50089
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2023)
Projected traffic18,250 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-52 over Gower Corner Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-52 over Gower Corner 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR-52 over Gower Corner Creek carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-52 over Gower Corner Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-52 over Gower Corner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.