US Bridges

Douglas Ave. over Stevenson Creek

GoodPosted for load

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.5 Mile South of CR-576 · Structure no. 155503

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Douglas Ave. over Stevenson Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Douglas Ave. over Stevenson Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,461 by 2046. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDouglas Ave.
CrossesStevenson Creek
Location0.5 Mile South of CR-576
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.98321, -82.78815
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2025)
Projected traffic7,461 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Douglas Ave. over Stevenson Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Douglas Ave. over Stevenson 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Douglas Ave. over Stevenson Creek carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Douglas Ave. over Stevenson Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Douglas Ave. over Stevenson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.