US Bridges

Whitney RD over Long Branch Creek

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.7 Mile East of US-19 · Structure no. 154254

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitney RD over Long Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Whitney RD over Long Branch Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,375 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWhitney RD
CrossesLong Branch Creek
Location0.7 Mile East of US-19
RouteCounty Highway 438
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.9236, -82.71762
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2023)
Projected traffic11,375 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Whitney RD over Long Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitney RD over Long Branch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Whitney RD over Long Branch Creek carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Whitney RD over Long Branch Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Whitney RD over Long Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.