US Bridges

Fairwood Ave. over Alligator Creek

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 1.0 Mile N of Drew St. · Structure no. 155507

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,360
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairwood Ave. over Alligator Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fairwood Ave. over Alligator Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,565 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFairwood Ave.
CrossesAlligator Creek
Location1.0 Mile N of Drew St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.97414, -82.7208
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating19.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,360 (2025)
Projected traffic7,565 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Fairwood Ave. over Alligator Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairwood Ave. over Alligator Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Fairwood Ave. over Alligator Creek carry?

About 4,360 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairwood Ave. over Alligator Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Fairwood Ave. over Alligator Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.