US Bridges

Tarpon Woods Blvd. over Brooker Creek

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.4 Mile East of CR-611 · Structure no. 154050

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tarpon Woods Blvd. over Brooker Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tarpon Woods Blvd. over Brooker Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,114 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesTarpon Woods Blvd.
CrossesBrooker Creek
Location0.4 Mile East of CR-611
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.08659, -82.69403
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2024)
Projected traffic7,114 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Tarpon Woods Blvd. over Brooker Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tarpon Woods Blvd. over Brooker 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Tarpon Woods Blvd. over Brooker Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tarpon Woods Blvd. over Brooker Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Tarpon Woods Blvd. over Brooker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.