US Bridges

46th Ave N over Joes Creek

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.5MI West of 66th ST N · Structure no. 154554

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

46th Ave N over Joes Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 46th Ave N over Joes Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,410 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Carries46th Ave N
CrossesJoes Creek
Location0.5MI West of 66th ST N
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.81363, -82.73844
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2023)
Projected traffic10,410 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 46th Ave N over Joes Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 46th Ave N 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 46th Ave N over Joes Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 46th Ave N over Joes Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns 46th Ave N over Joes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.