US Bridges

9th St. North over Turners Creek

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · At 77th Ave. North · Structure no. 157174

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

9th St. North over Turners Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 9th St. North over Turners Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,025 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries9th St. North
CrossesTurners Creek
LocationAt 77th Ave. North
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.84292, -82.64692
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2023)
Projected traffic26,025 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 9th St. North over Turners Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9th St. North over Turners 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 9th St. North over Turners Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 9th St. North over Turners Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns 9th St. North over Turners Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.