US Bridges

Sunset Pt RD/CR576 over Spring Branch Creek

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.2MI East of Douglas Ave · Structure no. 154568

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunset Pt RD/CR576 over Spring Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sunset Pt RD/CR576 over Spring Branch Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,839 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSunset Pt RD/CR576
CrossesSpring Branch Creek
Location0.2MI East of Douglas Ave
RouteCounty Highway 576
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.99006, -82.78422
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2025)
Projected traffic12,839 by 2045
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Sunset Pt RD/CR576 over Spring Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunset Pt RD/CR576 over Spring Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Sunset Pt RD/CR576 over Spring Branch Creek carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sunset Pt RD/CR576 over Spring Branch Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Sunset Pt RD/CR576 over Spring Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.