US Bridges

Hickory Drive over Mckay Creek

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Pinellas County, Florida · 0.1 MI S of 8th Ave. SW · Structure no. 154220

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Drive over Mckay Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hickory Drive over Mckay Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHickory Drive
CrossesMckay Creek
Location0.1 MI S of 8th Ave. SW
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.90767, -82.81644
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Hickory Drive over Mckay Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory Drive over Mckay 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hickory Drive over Mckay Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hickory Drive over Mckay Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Drive over Mckay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.