US Bridges

US-41 (SR-45) over Bullfrog Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 1.5 MI S of Alafia River · Structure no. 100106

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
211 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
40,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (SR-45) over Bullfrog Creek is a concrete slab carrying US-41 (SR-45) over Bullfrog Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 50,625 by 2042. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-41 (SR-45)
CrossesBullfrog Creek
Location1.5 MI S of Alafia River
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.83803, -82.38165
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,500 (2023)
Projected traffic50,625 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 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 Bullfrog Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

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

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.