US Bridges

SR-693 66th ST N over Joes Creek

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 1.2 MI North of US-19A · Structure no. 150073

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-693 66th ST N over Joes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-693 66th ST N over Joes Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 42,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,870 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR-693 66th ST N
CrossesJoes Creek
Location1.2 MI North of US-19A
RouteState Highway 693
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.81022, -82.72858
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,000 (2023)
Projected traffic72,870 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-693 66th ST N over Joes Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-693 66th ST N over Joes Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR-693 66th ST N over Joes Creek carry?

About 42,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-693 66th ST N over Joes Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR-693 66th ST N over Joes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.