SR 589 Vet NB 7.9 over Rocky Creek I
FairHillsborough County, Florida · 1.4MI S of Gunn HWY · Structure no. 100545
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 341 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
SR 589 Vet NB 7.9 over Rocky Creek I is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 589 Vet NB 7.9 over Rocky Creek I in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 37,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,542 by 2044. The structure is 341 ft (104 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 589 Vet NB 7.9 over Rocky Creek I built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is SR 589 Vet NB 7.9 over Rocky Creek I 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 NB 7.9 over Rocky Creek I carry?
About 37,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 589 Vet NB 7.9 over Rocky Creek I?
The structure is 341 ft (104 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns SR 589 Vet NB 7.9 over Rocky Creek I?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.