US Bridges

US 301 (sr 43) over Big Bullfrog Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 2.6MI North of SR-674 · Structure no. 100008

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 (sr 43) over Big Bullfrog Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 301 (sr 43) over Big Bullfrog Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,637 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesUS 301 (sr 43)
CrossesBig Bullfrog Creek
Location2.6MI North of SR-674
RouteU.S. Route 301
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.75208, -82.33497
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2024)
Projected traffic24,637 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 301 (sr 43) over Big Bullfrog Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 301 (sr 43) over Big Bullfrog 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 January 2024.

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

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns US 301 (sr 43) over Big Bullfrog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.