US Bridges

Park Entrance Rd. over Brooker Creek

FairPosted for load

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.7 MI W of East Lake RD · Structure no. 154140

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Entrance Rd. over Brooker Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Entrance Rd. over Brooker Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Entrance Rd.
CrossesBrooker Creek
Location0.7 MI W of East Lake RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.09272, -82.70658
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating24.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Park Entrance Rd. over Brooker Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Park Entrance Rd. over Brooker 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Park Entrance Rd. over Brooker Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Park Entrance Rd. over Brooker Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Park Entrance Rd. over Brooker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.