US Bridges

Belcher Road over Sugar Mill Creek

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 1.6MI S of Bryan Dairy RD · Structure no. 154407

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belcher Road over Sugar Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Belcher Road over Sugar Mill Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 14,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,811 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBelcher Road
CrossesSugar Mill Creek
Location1.6MI S of Bryan Dairy RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.84999, -82.73702
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.3 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,300 (2023)
Projected traffic24,811 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 Belcher Road over Sugar Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belcher Road over Sugar Mill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Belcher Road over Sugar Mill Creek carry?

About 14,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Belcher Road over Sugar Mill Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Belcher Road over Sugar Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.