US Bridges

Cross Creek Way over Curlew Creek

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 71FT N of Oak Crk DR · Structure no. 155702

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross Creek Way over Curlew Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cross Creek Way over Curlew Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 191 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCross Creek Way
CrossesCurlew Creek
Location71FT N of Oak Crk DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.04436, -82.75531
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic191 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Cross Creek Way over Curlew Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cross Creek Way over Curlew 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 Cross Creek Way over Curlew Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cross Creek Way over Curlew Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cross Creek Way over Curlew Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.