US Bridges

Floramar Terrace over Big Bayou

Fair

Pasco County, Florida · 1.0 MI West of US-19 · Structure no. 144047

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Floramar Terrace over Big Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Floramar Terrace over Big Bayou in Pasco County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,021 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFloramar Terrace
CrossesBig Bayou
Location1.0 MI West of US-19
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPasco County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.23519, -82.74301
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic2,021 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 Floramar Terrace over Big Bayou built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Floramar Terrace over Big Bayou 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 2024.

How much traffic does Floramar Terrace over Big Bayou carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Floramar Terrace over Big Bayou?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Floramar Terrace over Big Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.