US Bridges

SR-52 over Bayou Branch

Good

Pasco County, Florida · 1.2MI East of I-75 · Structure no. 140157

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-52 over Bayou Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR-52 over Bayou Branch in Pasco County, Florida. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,669 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesSR-52
CrossesBayou Branch
Location1.2MI East of I-75
RouteState Highway 52
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.32539, -82.30439
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJanuary 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 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 traffic17,100 (2023)
Projected traffic29,669 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Bayou Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-52 over Bayou Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR-52 over Bayou Branch carry?

About 17,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR-52 over Bayou Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-52 over Bayou Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.