US Bridges

North Bayshore Dr. over Mullet Creek

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.3 MI N of Main St. · Structure no. 157001

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Bayshore Dr. over Mullet Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying North Bayshore Dr. over Mullet Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,171 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Bayshore Dr.
CrossesMullet Creek
Location0.3 MI N of Main St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.99308, -82.6862
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2023)
Projected traffic1,171 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Bayshore Dr. over Mullet Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Bayshore Dr. over Mullet 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does North Bayshore Dr. over Mullet Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Bayshore Dr. over Mullet Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns North Bayshore Dr. over Mullet Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.