US Bridges

I-75 over Archie Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.5MI South of US-301 · Structure no. 100384

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
157,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Archie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 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 157,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 272,395 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75
CrossesArchie Creek
Location0.5MI South of US-301
RouteInterstate 75
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.89722, -82.34717
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionOctober 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 traffic157,000 (2023)
Projected traffic272,395 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-75 over Archie Creek built?

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

What condition is I-75 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 over Archie Creek carry?

About 157,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Archie Creek?

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

Who owns I-75 over Archie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.