US Bridges

Bayview Drive over Exotic Creek

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 1MI SW of Indian Rocks R · Structure no. 155003

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2025 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayview Drive over Exotic Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bayview Drive over Exotic Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,603 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBayview Drive
CrossesExotic Creek
Location1MI SW of Indian Rocks R
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.93655, -82.81327
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2025)
Projected traffic2,603 by 2045
Trucks1%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Bayview Drive over Exotic Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bayview Drive over Exotic 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 Bayview Drive over Exotic Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bayview Drive over Exotic Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bayview Drive over Exotic Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.