US Bridges

4th Street South over Salt Creek

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.12 MI N/O 18th Ave S · Structure no. 157109

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Street South over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 4th Street South over Salt Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,022 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries4th Street South
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.12 MI N/O 18th Ave S
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.75312, -82.63849
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2024)
Projected traffic9,022 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 4th Street South over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th Street South over Salt 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 4th Street South over Salt Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 4th Street South over Salt Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns 4th Street South over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.