US Bridges

Philippe Pkwy over Mullet Creek

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.2MI. N of Main Street · Structure no. 150009

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Philippe Pkwy over Mullet Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Philippe Pkwy over Mullet Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,483 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPhilippe Pkwy
CrossesMullet Creek
Location0.2MI. N of Main Street
RouteState Highway 590
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.99404, -82.68812
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2023)
Projected traffic16,483 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Philippe Pkwy over Mullet Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Philippe Pkwy over Mullet 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Philippe Pkwy over Mullet Creek carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Philippe Pkwy over Mullet Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Philippe Pkwy over Mullet Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.