US Bridges

Alt US-19 (SR-595) over Cedar Creek

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 1.0 MI South of CR-1 · Structure no. 150045

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alt US-19 (SR-595) over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Alt US-19 (SR-595) over Cedar Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,668 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesAlt US-19 (SR-595)
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.0 MI South of CR-1
RouteU.S. Route 19A
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.03585, -82.78537
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,100 (2024)
Projected traffic29,668 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Alt US-19 (SR-595) over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alt US-19 (SR-595) over Cedar Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Alt US-19 (SR-595) over Cedar Creek carry?

About 17,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Alt US-19 (SR-595) over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Alt US-19 (SR-595) over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.