US Bridges

CR-184(38th Ave N) over Joes Creek

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.1MI W of 66th ST/SR-693 · Structure no. 154553

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-184(38th Ave N) over Joes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-184(38th Ave N) over Joes Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,628 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-184(38th Ave N)
CrossesJoes Creek
Location0.1MI W of 66th ST/SR-693
RouteCounty Highway 184
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.80636, -82.72988
Functional classUrban Minor 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2023)
Projected traffic28,628 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 CR-184(38th Ave N) over Joes Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-184(38th Ave 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 CR-184(38th Ave N) over Joes Creek carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR-184(38th Ave N) over Joes Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns CR-184(38th Ave N) over Joes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.