US Bridges

US-301 (SR-43) over Archie Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.3MI South of I-75 · Structure no. 100382

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-301 (SR-43) over Archie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-301 (SR-43) over Archie Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 50,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,618 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-301 (SR-43)
CrossesArchie Creek
Location0.3MI South of I-75
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.89819, -82.34102
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,500 (2023)
Projected traffic87,618 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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-301 (SR-43) over Archie Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-301 (SR-43) over Archie 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-301 (SR-43) over Archie Creek carry?

About 50,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-301 (SR-43) over Archie Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns US-301 (SR-43) over Archie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.