Dr.MLK Jr St South
Carrying Dr.MLK Jr St South over BOOKER CK ROSER PK. S
0.1MI. N OF 8TH AVE S, Pinellas, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Dr.MLK Jr St South
The Dr.MLK Jr St South bridge in Pinellas, Florida carries Dr.MLK Jr St South over BOOKER CK ROSER PK. S. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 367 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Florida bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Dr.MLK Jr St South compares
Live comparison across Florida.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1980
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 367 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 157130
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Dr.MLK Jr St South is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare Dr.MLK Jr St South against other structures in Pinellas and across Florida. Florida bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for Dr.MLK Jr St South?
Dr.MLK Jr St South in Pinellas, Florida on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Dr.MLK Jr St South inspected?
Dr.MLK Jr St South's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 367 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Dr.MLK Jr St South is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for Dr.MLK Jr St South?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for Dr.MLK Jr St South.
Who is responsible for maintaining Dr.MLK Jr St South?
Ownership is not specified for Dr.MLK Jr St South in the NBI.
How old is Dr.MLK Jr St South and does age affect safety?
Dr.MLK Jr St South was built in 1980, making it 46 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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