Old Morris Bridge over Cowhouse Creek
FairHillsborough County, Florida · 1.1MI S of CR-579 · Structure no. 104102
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Morris Bridge over Cowhouse Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Old Morris Bridge over Cowhouse Creek 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 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Morris Bridge over Cowhouse Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Morris Bridge over Cowhouse 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Old Morris Bridge over Cowhouse Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Old Morris Bridge over Cowhouse Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Old Morris Bridge over Cowhouse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.