US Bridges

US 41 (sr 45) over Goat Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.5MI North of SR 674 · Structure no. 100099

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 (sr 45) over Goat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 41 (sr 45) over Goat Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1960, 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 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,773 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 41 (sr 45)
CrossesGoat Creek
Location0.5MI North of SR 674
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.71908, -82.43403
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2023)
Projected traffic40,773 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 41 (sr 45) over Goat Creek built?

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

What condition is US 41 (sr 45) over Goat 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 (sr 45) over Goat Creek carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 41 (sr 45) over Goat Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns US 41 (sr 45) over Goat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.