US Bridges

Lithia Pinecrestrd over Black Bull Drainage

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.3MI S/O Bloomingdale Av · Structure no. 100031

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lithia Pinecrestrd over Black Bull Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Lithia Pinecrestrd over Black Bull Drainage in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,875 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLithia Pinecrestrd
CrossesBlack Bull Drainage
Location0.3MI S/O Bloomingdale Av
RouteCounty Highway 640
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.88994, -82.24
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2024)
Projected traffic12,875 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lithia Pinecrestrd over Black Bull Drainage built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lithia Pinecrestrd over Black Bull Drainage 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lithia Pinecrestrd over Black Bull Drainage carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lithia Pinecrestrd over Black Bull Drainage?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Lithia Pinecrestrd over Black Bull Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.