US Bridges

US-41 SB (SR-45) over Bullfrog Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 1.5 MI South Alafia River · Structure no. 100044

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
203 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
40,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 SB (SR-45) over Bullfrog Creek is a concrete slab carrying US-41 SB (SR-45) over Bullfrog Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 65 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 40,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,268 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-41 SB (SR-45)
CrossesBullfrog Creek
Location1.5 MI South Alafia River
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.83798, -82.38185
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,500 (2023)
Projected traffic70,268 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$239,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 SB (SR-45) over Bullfrog Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is US-41 SB (SR-45) over Bullfrog 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-41 SB (SR-45) over Bullfrog Creek carry?

About 40,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-41 SB (SR-45) over Bullfrog Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 SB (SR-45) over Bullfrog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.