US Bridges

Tarpon Lake Blvd over Brooker Creek

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 150FT N/O Brooker Creek · Structure no. 154368

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tarpon Lake Blvd over Brooker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tarpon Lake Blvd over Brooker Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,875 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTarpon Lake Blvd
CrossesBrooker Creek
Location150FT N/O Brooker Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.09822, -82.70247
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,875 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Tarpon Lake Blvd over Brooker Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tarpon Lake Blvd over Brooker 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Tarpon Lake Blvd over Brooker Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tarpon Lake Blvd over Brooker Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Tarpon Lake Blvd over Brooker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.