38TH ST. SOUTH
Carrying 38TH ST. SOUTH over MINNOW CANAL
200FT. S OF 22ND AVE. S, Pinellas, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 38TH ST. SOUTH
The 38TH ST. SOUTH bridge in Pinellas, Florida carries 38TH ST. SOUTH over MINNOW CANAL. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 404 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 38TH 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
- 1940
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 7.0 m (23 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 404 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 157302
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
38TH ST. SOUTH is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare 38TH 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 38TH ST. SOUTH?
38TH ST. SOUTH in Pinellas, Florida on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 38TH ST. SOUTH inspected?
38TH 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 404 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 38TH ST. SOUTH is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for 38TH ST. SOUTH?
38TH ST. SOUTH has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 38TH ST. SOUTH?
38TH ST. SOUTH is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is 38TH ST. SOUTH and does age affect safety?
38TH ST. SOUTH was built in 1940, making it 86 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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