Belcher RD CR-501 over Allens Creek
PoorPinellas County, Florida · 0.7MI S of Belleair RD · Structure no. 154207
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Belcher RD CR-501 over Allens Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Belcher RD CR-501 over Allens Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 17,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,280 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Belcher RD CR-501 over Allens Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Belcher RD CR-501 over Allens 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Belcher RD CR-501 over Allens Creek carry?
About 17,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Belcher RD CR-501 over Allens Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Belcher RD CR-501 over Allens Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.