US Bridges

Morris Bridge Road over Bassett Branch

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 7.8MI N of I-75 · Structure no. 104101

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris Bridge Road over Bassett Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Morris Bridge Road over Bassett Branch in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,500 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMorris Bridge Road
CrossesBassett Branch
Location7.8MI N of I-75
RouteCounty Highway 579
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.14706, -82.27995
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2023)
Projected traffic24,500 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Morris Bridge Road over Bassett Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morris Bridge Road over Bassett Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Morris Bridge Road over Bassett Branch carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Morris Bridge Road over Bassett Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Morris Bridge Road over Bassett Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.