CR-579 over Little Manatee River
FairHillsborough County, Florida · 3.5MI South of SR-674 · Structure no. 100260
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR-579 over Little Manatee River is a concrete slab carrying CR-579 over Little Manatee River 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR-579 over Little Manatee River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR-579 over Little Manatee River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does CR-579 over Little Manatee River carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is CR-579 over Little Manatee River?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns CR-579 over Little Manatee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.