US Bridges

CR-1 NB Little Rd. over Pithlachascotee River

Good

Pasco County, Florida · 1.8 MI North of SR-54 · Structure no. 144050

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1 NB Little Rd. over Pithlachascotee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-1 NB Little Rd. over Pithlachascotee River in Pasco County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,400 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR-1 NB Little Rd.
CrossesPithlachascotee River
Location1.8 MI North of SR-54
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.24, -82.67394
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2024)
Projected traffic69,400 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 CR-1 NB Little Rd. over Pithlachascotee River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1 NB Little Rd. over Pithlachascotee River 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 CR-1 NB Little Rd. over Pithlachascotee River carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR-1 NB Little Rd. over Pithlachascotee River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1 NB Little Rd. over Pithlachascotee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.