US Bridges

SR-590 over Bishop Creek

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.85MI South of SR-580 · Structure no. 150910

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-590 over Bishop Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR-590 over Bishop Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,482 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-590
CrossesBishop Creek
Location0.85MI South of SR-580
RouteState Highway 590
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.01843, -82.68711
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2024)
Projected traffic16,482 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR-590 over Bishop Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-590 over Bishop 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 SR-590 over Bishop Creek carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-590 over Bishop Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR-590 over Bishop Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.