US Bridges

17th ST N over Booker Creek

Poor

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.1 Mile N of 1st Ave N · Structure no. 157126

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

17th ST N over Booker Creek is a steel culvert carrying 17th ST N over Booker Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 659 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries17th ST N
CrossesBooker Creek
Location0.1 Mile N of 1st Ave N
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.77334, -82.65633
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2025)
Projected traffic659 by 2046
Trucks1%
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 17th ST N over Booker Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17th ST N over Booker Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does 17th ST N over Booker Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 17th ST N over Booker Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns 17th ST N over Booker Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.