US Bridges

CR138/GULFPORT Bvd over Bear Creek

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.5MI E of Pasadena Ave · Structure no. 150172

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR138/GULFPORT Bvd over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR138/GULFPORT Bvd over Bear Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,363 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR138/GULFPORT Bvd
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.5MI E of Pasadena Ave
RouteCounty Highway 138
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.75787, -82.73147
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2023)
Projected traffic30,363 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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

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 CR138/GULFPORT Bvd over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR138/GULFPORT Bvd over Bear 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR138/GULFPORT Bvd over Bear Creek carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR138/GULFPORT Bvd over Bear Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns CR138/GULFPORT Bvd over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.