US Bridges

64th ST South over Bear Creek

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.4MI S of Central Ave · Structure no. 157160

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

64th ST South over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 64th ST South over Bear Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries64th ST South
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.4MI S of Central Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.76418, -82.72428
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic868 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 64th ST South over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is 64th ST South over Bear 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 64th ST South over Bear Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 64th ST South over Bear Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 64th ST South over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.