US Bridges

CR-694 over Cross Bayou

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.8 MI E of Starkey Road · Structure no. 150064

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
49,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-694 over Cross Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR-694 over Cross Bayou in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 49,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,883 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-694
CrossesCross Bayou
Location0.8 MI E of Starkey Road
RouteCounty Highway 694
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.83911, -82.75205
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,500 (2023)
Projected traffic85,883 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-694 over Cross Bayou built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-694 over Cross Bayou 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR-694 over Cross Bayou carry?

About 49,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR-694 over Cross Bayou?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns CR-694 over Cross Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.