Morris Bridge Road over Cowhouse Creek
GoodHillsborough County, Florida · 0.6 MI N of SR-582 · Structure no. 100479
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 256 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morris Bridge Road over Cowhouse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morris Bridge Road over Cowhouse 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2042. The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Morris Bridge Road over Cowhouse Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Morris Bridge Road over Cowhouse Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Morris Bridge Road over Cowhouse Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Morris Bridge Road over Cowhouse Creek?
The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Morris Bridge Road over Cowhouse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.