US Bridges

I-4 (SR-400) over Faith City Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.8 Mile East of I-75 · Structure no. 100619

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
152,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-4 (SR-400) over Faith City Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-4 (SR-400) over Faith City Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 152,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 263,720 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-4 (SR-400)
CrossesFaith City Creek
Location0.8 Mile East of I-75
RouteInterstate 4
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.00417, -82.31306
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152,000 (2023)
Projected traffic263,720 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-4 (SR-400) over Faith City Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-4 (SR-400) over Faith City 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-4 (SR-400) over Faith City Creek carry?

About 152,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-4 (SR-400) over Faith City Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I-4 (SR-400) over Faith City Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.