Saddle Hill Road over Curlew Creek
GoodPinellas County, Florida · 0.3MI W of Belcher RD · Structure no. 155703
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Saddle Hill Road over Curlew Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Saddle Hill Road 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Saddle Hill Road over Curlew Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Saddle Hill Road 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 Saddle Hill Road over Curlew Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Saddle Hill Road over Curlew Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Saddle Hill Road over Curlew Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.