US Bridges

Dr. Mlk Jr. St. over Salt Creek

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.3MI S of 22nd Ave S · Structure no. 157198

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dr. Mlk Jr. St. over Salt Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dr. Mlk Jr. St. over Salt Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,395 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDr. Mlk Jr. St.
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.3MI S of 22nd Ave S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.74397, -82.64658
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2023)
Projected traffic7,395 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 Dr. Mlk Jr. St. over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dr. Mlk Jr. St. over Salt 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 Dr. Mlk Jr. St. over Salt Creek carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Dr. Mlk Jr. St. over Salt Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Dr. Mlk Jr. St. over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.