US Bridges

4th St. South over Booker Creek

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.5MI S of 5th Ave. S · Structure no. 157110

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th St. South over Booker Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 4th St. South over Booker Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,502 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries4th St. South
CrossesBooker Creek
Location0.5MI S of 5th Ave. S
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.75842, -82.63844
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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2024)
Projected traffic8,502 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 St. South over Booker Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th St. South over Booker 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 4th St. South over Booker Creek carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 4th St. South over Booker Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns 4th St. South over Booker Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.