US Bridges

Indian Rocks Road over Ikes Creek

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.5MI S of Belleview Blvd · Structure no. 150062

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,500
2025 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Rocks Road over Ikes Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Indian Rocks Road over Ikes Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,157 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Rocks Road
CrossesIkes Creek
Location0.5MI S of Belleview Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 233
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.94243, -82.804
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2025)
Projected traffic25,157 by 2045
Trucks4%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Indian Rocks Road over Ikes Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Rocks Road over Ikes 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Indian Rocks Road over Ikes Creek carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Indian Rocks Road over Ikes Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Rocks Road over Ikes Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.