US Bridges

US 301 (sr 43) over Lightfoot Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 2.5MI S of Saffold RD · Structure no. 100002

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 (sr 43) over Lightfoot Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 301 (sr 43) over Lightfoot Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 101 years old, older 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.

It carries about 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 301 (sr 43)
CrossesLightfoot Creek
Location2.5MI S of Saffold RD
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.6505, -82.37959
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2023)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 301 (sr 43) over Lightfoot Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is US 301 (sr 43) over Lightfoot 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 301 (sr 43) over Lightfoot Creek carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 301 (sr 43) over Lightfoot Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns US 301 (sr 43) over Lightfoot Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.