US Bridges

US 41 (sr 45) over Cockroach Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.75MI N of Valroy RD · Structure no. 100279

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 (sr 45) over Cockroach Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 41 (sr 45) over Cockroach Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 85 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 16,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,934 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 41 (sr 45)
CrossesCockroach Creek
Location0.75MI N of Valroy RD
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.66095, -82.50168
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,100 (2023)
Projected traffic27,934 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Cockroach Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is US 41 (sr 45) over Cockroach 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 Cockroach Creek carry?

About 16,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 41 (sr 45) over Cockroach Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 41 (sr 45) over Cockroach Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.