US Bridges

16th ST North over Booker Creek

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 250FT North of 1st Ave N. · Structure no. 157125

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

16th ST North over Booker Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 16th ST North over Booker Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,032 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries16th ST North
CrossesBooker Creek
Location250FT North of 1st Ave N.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.7728, -82.65496
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic5,032 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 16th ST North over Booker Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is 16th ST North 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 16th ST North over Booker Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 16th ST North over Booker Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns 16th ST North over Booker Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.