US Bridges

US-41 (SR-45) over Archie Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 3.3MI South of SR-676 · Structure no. 100046

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (SR-45) over Archie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-41 (SR-45) over Archie Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 82 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 32,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,388 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long.

CarriesUS-41 (SR-45)
CrossesArchie Creek
Location3.3MI South of SR-676
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.87746, -82.39249
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,500 (2023)
Projected traffic56,388 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

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

About 32,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.