US Bridges

Claysink Road over Lacoochee Creek

Good

Pasco County, Florida · 1.1MI E of SR-575 · Structure no. 144055

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Claysink Road over Lacoochee Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Claysink Road over Lacoochee Creek in Pasco County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesClaysink Road
CrossesLacoochee Creek
Location1.1MI E of SR-575
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.47475, -82.13688
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
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic82 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Claysink Road over Lacoochee Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Claysink Road over Lacoochee 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 Claysink Road over Lacoochee Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Claysink Road over Lacoochee Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Claysink Road over Lacoochee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.