US Bridges

Pasco Road over Stanley Branch

Poor

Pasco County, Florida · 1.2MI N of SR-52 · Structure no. 144011

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pasco Road over Stanley Branch is a steel culvert carrying Pasco Road over Stanley Branch in Pasco County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,699 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesPasco Road
CrossesStanley Branch
Location1.2MI N of SR-52
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPasco County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.33839, -82.31202
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,100 (2024)
Projected traffic29,699 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Pasco Road over Stanley Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pasco Road over Stanley Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Pasco Road over Stanley Branch carry?

About 17,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pasco Road over Stanley Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Pasco Road over Stanley Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.