US Bridges

10th Avenue South over Booker Creek

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.1MI E of 6th ST South · Structure no. 157111

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
184
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th Avenue South over Booker Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 10th Avenue South over Booker Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries10th Avenue South
CrossesBooker Creek
Location0.1MI E of 6th ST South
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.76029, -82.64129
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2023)
Projected traffic319 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 10th Avenue South over Booker Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10th Avenue South over Booker 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 10th Avenue South over Booker Creek carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 10th Avenue South over Booker Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 10th Avenue South over Booker Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.