US Bridges

Sheldon Road NB over Brushy Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.2MI North of Waters Ave · Structure no. 100030

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,088
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheldon Road NB over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheldon Road NB over Brushy Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 58 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 12,088 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,110 by 2042. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSheldon Road NB
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location0.2MI North of Waters Ave
RouteCounty Highway 589
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.02903, -82.58297
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,088 (2023)
Projected traffic15,110 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Sheldon Road NB over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Sheldon Road NB over Brushy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sheldon Road NB over Brushy Creek carry?

About 12,088 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sheldon Road NB over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sheldon Road NB over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.