US Bridges

4th Ave. South over Booker Creek

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.2 Mi. W of 9th St. S · Structure no. 157119

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Ave. South over Booker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 4th Ave. South over Booker Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,555 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries4th Ave. South
CrossesBooker Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W of 9th St. S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.76694, -82.65
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2023)
Projected traffic22,555 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 4th Ave. South over Booker Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th Ave. 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 May 2023.

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

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns 4th Ave. South over Booker Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.