US Bridges

CR-579 over Little Manatee R/S Fork

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 4.8MI South of SR-674 · Structure no. 100259

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
106 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-579 over Little Manatee R/S Fork is a concrete slab carrying CR-579 over Little Manatee R/S Fork in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCR-579
CrossesLittle Manatee R/S Fork
Location4.8MI South of SR-674
RouteCounty Highway 579
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.64948, -82.29437
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2024)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR-579 over Little Manatee R/S Fork built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-579 over Little Manatee R/S Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR-579 over Little Manatee R/S Fork carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR-579 over Little Manatee R/S Fork?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR-579 over Little Manatee R/S Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.