US Bridges

Big Bend RD/CR672 over Bullfrog Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.3 MI East of I-75 · Structure no. 100365

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
36,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Bend RD/CR672 over Bullfrog Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Big Bend RD/CR672 over Bullfrog Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 36,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,328 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Bend RD/CR672
CrossesBullfrog Creek
Location0.3 MI East of I-75
RouteCounty Highway 672
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.79171, -82.35247
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,500 (2023)
Projected traffic63,328 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Big Bend RD/CR672 over Bullfrog Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Bend RD/CR672 over Bullfrog 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Big Bend RD/CR672 over Bullfrog Creek carry?

About 36,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Big Bend RD/CR672 over Bullfrog Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Big Bend RD/CR672 over Bullfrog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.