US Bridges

John Chestnut Pk R over Brooker Creek

GoodPosted for load

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.8 MI West of CR-611 · Structure no. 154141

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Chestnut Pk R over Brooker Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John Chestnut Pk R 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJohn Chestnut Pk R
CrossesBrooker Creek
Location0.8 MI West of CR-611
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.09433, -82.70636
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

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 width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic347 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 John Chestnut Pk R over Brooker Creek built?

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

What condition is John Chestnut Pk R 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 John Chestnut Pk R over Brooker Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is John Chestnut Pk R 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 John Chestnut Pk R over Brooker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.