US Bridges

Wilcox Road over Church Creek

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.2 MI W of Vonn RD · Structure no. 154213

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilcox Road over Church Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wilcox Road over Church Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,073 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWilcox Road
CrossesChurch Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Vonn RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.89125, -82.82467
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic6,073 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 Wilcox Road over Church Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilcox Road over Church 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wilcox Road over Church Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wilcox Road over Church Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Wilcox Road over Church Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.