US Bridges

SR 589 Vet 6.9 over Drainage Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.9 MI N of Anderson Toll · Structure no. 100508

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72,100
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 589 Vet 6.9 over Drainage Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 589 Vet 6.9 over Drainage Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 72,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 125,094 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 589 Vet 6.9
CrossesDrainage Creek
Location0.9 MI N of Anderson Toll
RouteState Highway 589
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.03832, -82.55583
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,100 (2022)
Projected traffic125,094 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 SR 589 Vet 6.9 over Drainage Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 589 Vet 6.9 over Drainage 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 589 Vet 6.9 over Drainage Creek carry?

About 72,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 589 Vet 6.9 over Drainage Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 589 Vet 6.9 over Drainage Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.