US Bridges

Mitchell Blvd. over Mitchell Drain

Good

Pasco County, Florida · 0.1MI E of Seven Springs · Structure no. 144043

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchell Blvd. over Mitchell Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Mitchell Blvd. over Mitchell Drain in Pasco County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,772 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMitchell Blvd.
CrossesMitchell Drain
Location0.1MI E of Seven Springs
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.18172, -82.69694
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2024)
Projected traffic40,772 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mitchell Blvd. over Mitchell Drain built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mitchell Blvd. over Mitchell Drain 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 Mitchell Blvd. over Mitchell Drain carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mitchell Blvd. over Mitchell Drain?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Mitchell Blvd. over Mitchell Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.