US Bridges

Old Cypress Cr.Rd. over Cypress Creek

Good

Pasco County, Florida · 0.2MI North of SR-54 · Structure no. 144022

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Cypress Cr.Rd. over Cypress Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old Cypress Cr.Rd. over Cypress Creek in Pasco County, Florida. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Cypress Cr.Rd.
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.2MI North of SR-54
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.188, -82.40344
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Cypress Cr.Rd. over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Cypress Cr.Rd. over Cypress 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 2024.

How much traffic does Old Cypress Cr.Rd. over Cypress Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Cypress Cr.Rd. over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Old Cypress Cr.Rd. over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.