US Bridges

Ridgemoor Blvd. over Brooker Creek

Poor

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.5 MI East of CR-611 · Structure no. 154153

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgemoor Blvd. over Brooker Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ridgemoor Blvd. over Brooker Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,360 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRidgemoor Blvd.
CrossesBrooker Creek
Location0.5 MI East of CR-611
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.09926, -82.68609
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2024)
Projected traffic13,360 by 2046
Trucks9%
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 Ridgemoor Blvd. over Brooker Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgemoor Blvd. over Brooker Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Ridgemoor Blvd. over Brooker Creek carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ridgemoor Blvd. over Brooker Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgemoor Blvd. over Brooker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.