Gunn Highway over Sweetwater Creek
FairHillsborough County, Florida · 0.2MI N of Linebaugh Ave. · Structure no. 100249
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gunn Highway over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gunn Highway over Sweetwater Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 55 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,243 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gunn Highway over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Gunn Highway over Sweetwater 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Gunn Highway over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 25,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gunn Highway over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).
Who owns Gunn Highway over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.