US Bridges

Burlington Ave. over Booker Creek

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.1MI W of 16th St. N · Structure no. 157127

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
567
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burlington Ave. over Booker Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Burlington Ave. over Booker Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 567 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 984 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBurlington Ave.
CrossesBooker Creek
Location0.1MI W of 16th St. N
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.77383, -82.65719
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic567 (2023)
Projected traffic984 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burlington Ave. over Booker Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burlington Ave. 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 Burlington Ave. over Booker Creek carry?

About 567 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Burlington Ave. over Booker Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Burlington Ave. over Booker Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.