US Bridges

SR-52 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Pasco County, Florida · 7.7MI East of US-41 · Structure no. 140920

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-52 over Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-52 over Cypress Creek in Pasco County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,107 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR-52
CrossesCypress Creek
Location7.7MI East of US-41
RouteState Highway 52
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.32382, -82.38372
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2023)
Projected traffic28,107 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-52 over Cypress Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR-52 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-52 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns SR-52 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.