US Bridges

Belcher Rd. over Curlew Creek

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.5 MI S of Curlew RD · Structure no. 154104

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belcher Rd. over Curlew Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Belcher Rd. over Curlew Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,170 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBelcher Rd.
CrossesCurlew Creek
Location0.5 MI S of Curlew RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.04057, -82.74705
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2023)
Projected traffic38,170 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 Belcher Rd. over Curlew Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belcher Rd. over Curlew 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Belcher Rd. over Curlew Creek carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Belcher Rd. over Curlew Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Belcher Rd. over Curlew Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.