US Bridges

Overlook DR NE over Smacks Bayou

PoorPosted for load

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.6MI S of Connecticut Av · Structure no. 157189

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Overlook DR NE over Smacks Bayou is a concrete continuous slab carrying Overlook DR NE over Smacks Bayou in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,962 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOverlook DR NE
CrossesSmacks Bayou
Location0.6MI S of Connecticut Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.80246, -82.60909
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating22.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2023)
Projected traffic15,962 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Overlook DR NE over Smacks Bayou built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Overlook DR NE over Smacks Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Overlook DR NE over Smacks Bayou carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Overlook DR NE over Smacks Bayou?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Overlook DR NE over Smacks Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.