US Bridges

Alt US-19 SR-595 over Curlew Creek

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.4 Mi. South of CR-1 · Structure no. 150046

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
234 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alt US-19 SR-595 over Curlew Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Alt US-19 SR-595 over Curlew Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 102 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 5 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,170 by 2044. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAlt US-19 SR-595
CrossesCurlew Creek
Location0.4 Mi. South of CR-1
RouteU.S. Route 19A
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.0445, -82.78214
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2024)
Projected traffic38,170 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alt US-19 SR-595 over Curlew Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is Alt US-19 SR-595 over Curlew 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 Curlew Creek carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Alt US-19 SR-595 over Curlew Creek?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Alt US-19 SR-595 over Curlew Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.