US Bridges

Palmetto Street over Stevenson Creek

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.9MI E of Fort Harrison · Structure no. 155523

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmetto Street over Stevenson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Palmetto Street over Stevenson Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,140 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPalmetto Street
CrossesStevenson Creek
Location0.9MI E of Fort Harrison
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.9754, -82.78269
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2025)
Projected traffic7,140 by 2046
Trucks9%
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

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 Palmetto Street over Stevenson Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmetto Street 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 Palmetto Street over Stevenson Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Palmetto Street over Stevenson Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Palmetto Street over Stevenson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.