US Bridges

Lithia Pinecrestrd over Herbs Ditch

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 6.2MI South of SR-60 · Structure no. 100286

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lithia Pinecrestrd over Herbs Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Lithia Pinecrestrd over Herbs Ditch in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,600 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLithia Pinecrestrd
CrossesHerbs Ditch
Location6.2MI South of SR-60
RouteCounty Highway 640
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.87438, -82.21387
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2024)
Projected traffic10,600 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lithia Pinecrestrd over Herbs Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lithia Pinecrestrd over Herbs Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lithia Pinecrestrd over Herbs Ditch carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lithia Pinecrestrd over Herbs Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Lithia Pinecrestrd over Herbs Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.