US Bridges

22nd Ave. South over Salt Creek

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 520FT W of 4th ST S · Structure no. 157407

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd Ave. South over Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 22nd Ave. South over Salt Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,451 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries22nd Ave. South
CrossesSalt Creek
Location520FT W of 4th ST S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.74847, -82.64018
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2023)
Projected traffic11,451 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 22nd Ave. South over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22nd Ave. South 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 22nd Ave. South over Salt Creek carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 22nd Ave. South over Salt Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns 22nd Ave. South over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.