US Bridges

3rd Street South over Booker Creek

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.2MI N of 15th Ave S · Structure no. 157140

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,781
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Street South over Booker Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 3rd Street South over Booker Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 5,781 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,030 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries3rd Street South
CrossesBooker Creek
Location0.2MI N of 15th Ave S
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.75846, -82.63696
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,781 (2023)
Projected traffic10,030 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 3rd Street South over Booker Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Street 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 3rd Street South over Booker Creek carry?

About 5,781 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 3rd Street South over Booker Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd Street South over Booker Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.