US Bridges

US-301 (SR-43) over Little Manatee Relief

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 1.6 Mile S of Saffold RD · Structure no. 100277

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-301 (SR-43) over Little Manatee Relief is a concrete culvert carrying US-301 (SR-43) over Little Manatee Relief in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 101 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,798 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS-301 (SR-43)
CrossesLittle Manatee Relief
Location1.6 Mile S of Saffold RD
RouteU.S. Route 301
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.65908, -82.36856
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2023)
Projected traffic11,798 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-301 (SR-43) over Little Manatee Relief built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is US-301 (SR-43) over Little Manatee Relief 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-301 (SR-43) over Little Manatee Relief carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-301 (SR-43) over Little Manatee Relief?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns US-301 (SR-43) over Little Manatee Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.