US Bridges

I-175 & 5th Ave S over Booker Creek

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.3MI E of 16th ST South · Structure no. 150144

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-175 & 5th Ave S over Booker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-175 & 5th Ave S over Booker Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 45,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,075 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-175 & 5th Ave S
CrossesBooker Creek
Location0.3MI E of 16th ST South
RouteInterstate 175
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.76596, -82.64968
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,000 (2024)
Projected traffic78,075 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-175 & 5th Ave S over Booker Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-175 & 5th Ave S over Booker 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-175 & 5th Ave S over Booker Creek carry?

About 45,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-175 & 5th Ave S over Booker Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns I-175 & 5th Ave S over Booker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.