US Bridges

Big Bend Rd. over Teco Discharge Canal

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.8MI West of US-41 · Structure no. 100349

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Bend Rd. over Teco Discharge Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Big Bend Rd. over Teco Discharge Canal in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,125 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Bend Rd.
CrossesTeco Discharge Canal
Location0.8MI West of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 672
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.79267, -82.39826
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck22 ft (6.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2023)
Projected traffic5,125 by 2042
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Big Bend Rd. over Teco Discharge Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Bend Rd. over Teco Discharge Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Big Bend Rd. over Teco Discharge Canal carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Big Bend Rd. over Teco Discharge Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Big Bend Rd. over Teco Discharge Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.