US Bridges

9th ST S Mlk ST over Booker Creek

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.18 MI South of I-175 · Structure no. 157269

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,800
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

9th ST S Mlk ST over Booker Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9th ST S Mlk ST over Booker Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,003 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries9th ST S Mlk ST
CrossesBooker Creek
Location0.18 MI South of I-175
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.76345, -82.64662
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2024)
Projected traffic17,003 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 S Mlk ST over Booker Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9th ST S Mlk ST 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 9th ST S Mlk ST over Booker Creek carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 9th ST S Mlk ST over Booker Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns 9th ST S Mlk ST over Booker Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.