US Bridges

CR681-28th ST N over Joes Creek

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.4MI N of 38th Ave N · Structure no. 154549

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR681-28th ST N over Joes Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR681-28th ST N over Joes 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,227 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR681-28th ST N
CrossesJoes Creek
Location0.4MI N of 38th Ave N
RouteCounty Highway 681
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.81303, -82.67135
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2023)
Projected traffic14,227 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 CR681-28th ST N over Joes Creek built?

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

What condition is CR681-28th ST N over Joes 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 CR681-28th ST N over Joes Creek carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR681-28th ST N over Joes Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns CR681-28th ST N over Joes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.