US Bridges

Pinebrook RD over Curry Creek

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 1.0MI North of Venice Ave · Structure no. 176003

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinebrook RD over Curry Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pinebrook RD over Curry Creek in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,482 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPinebrook RD
CrossesCurry Creek
Location1.0MI North of Venice Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.11354, -82.41726
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2024)
Projected traffic16,482 by 2044
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Pinebrook RD over Curry Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinebrook RD over Curry 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pinebrook RD over Curry Creek carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pinebrook RD over Curry Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pinebrook RD over Curry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.