US Bridges

37th Street over Joes Creek

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.3MI S of 54th Ave N · Structure no. 154548

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

37th Street over Joes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 37th Street over Joes Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,644 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries37th Street
CrossesJoes Creek
Location0.3MI S of 54th Ave N
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.81623, -82.68361
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,644 by 2042
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 37th Street over Joes Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 37th Street over Joes 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 2023.

How much traffic does 37th Street over Joes Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 37th Street over Joes Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m).

Who owns 37th Street over Joes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.