US Bridges

Knights Griffin RD over Squeeze Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 3.1MI East of SR-39 · Structure no. 100289

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knights Griffin RD over Squeeze Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Knights Griffin RD over Squeeze Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,937 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKnights Griffin RD
CrossesSqueeze Creek
Location3.1MI East of SR-39
RouteCounty Highway 582
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.08038, -82.08672
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2023)
Projected traffic11,937 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Knights Griffin RD over Squeeze Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Knights Griffin RD over Squeeze 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Knights Griffin RD over Squeeze Creek carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Knights Griffin RD over Squeeze Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Knights Griffin RD over Squeeze Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.