US Bridges

US-301 over Rivercrest Ditch

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.6MI S of Symmes Rd. · Structure no. 100737

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-301 over Rivercrest Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US-301 over Rivercrest Ditch in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,177 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-301
CrossesRivercrest Ditch
Location0.6MI S of Symmes Rd.
RouteU.S. Route 301
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.82625, -82.33033
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2024)
Projected traffic17,177 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-301 over Rivercrest Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-301 over Rivercrest Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US-301 over Rivercrest Ditch carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-301 over Rivercrest Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns US-301 over Rivercrest Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.