US Bridges

CR-1 over Curlew Creek

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.1 MI S of Curlew Road · Structure no. 154111

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1 over Curlew Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-1 over Curlew Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,303 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR-1
CrossesCurlew Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Curlew Road
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.04716, -82.75953
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2023)
Projected traffic37,303 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 CR-1 over Curlew Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1 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 CR-1 over Curlew Creek carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR-1 over Curlew Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1 over Curlew Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.