US Bridges

Copper Kettle Lane over Ranchwood Canal

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.1MI W/O Dinnerbell LN · Structure no. 155705

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
386
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Copper Kettle Lane over Ranchwood Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Copper Kettle Lane over Ranchwood Canal in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCopper Kettle Lane
CrossesRanchwood Canal
Location0.1MI W/O Dinnerbell LN
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.02632, -82.75314
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2023)
Projected traffic670 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Copper Kettle Lane over Ranchwood Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Copper Kettle Lane over Ranchwood Canal 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 Copper Kettle Lane over Ranchwood Canal carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Copper Kettle Lane over Ranchwood Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Copper Kettle Lane over Ranchwood Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.