US Bridges

Union Street over Branch of Stevens CR

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.3 MI W of Patricia Ave · Structure no. 154190

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Street over Branch of Stevens CR is a concrete culvert carrying Union Street over Branch of Stevens CR 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,689 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUnion Street
CrossesBranch of Stevens CR
Location0.3 MI W of Patricia Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.99736, -82.77928
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic2,689 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 Union Street over Branch of Stevens CR built?

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

What condition is Union Street over Branch of Stevens CR 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 Union Street over Branch of Stevens CR carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Union Street over Branch of Stevens CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Union Street over Branch of Stevens CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.