US Bridges

Oakadia Drive over Allens Creek

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 500FT S of Nursery RD · Structure no. 154269

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakadia Drive over Allens Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Oakadia Drive over Allens Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOakadia Drive
CrossesAllens Creek
Location500FT S of Nursery RD
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.94066, -82.75063
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2023)
Projected traffic11 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Oakadia Drive over Allens Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakadia Drive over Allens 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Oakadia Drive over Allens Creek carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Oakadia Drive over Allens Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Oakadia Drive over Allens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.