US Bridges

Old Hopewell RD over Apex Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 75YDS East of US-301 · Structure no. 104103

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Hopewell RD over Apex Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Old Hopewell RD over Apex Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 938 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOld Hopewell RD
CrossesApex Creek
Location75YDS East of US-301
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.95591, -82.35488
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2024)
Projected traffic938 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Old Hopewell RD over Apex Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Hopewell RD over Apex 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old Hopewell RD over Apex Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Old Hopewell RD over Apex Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Hopewell RD over Apex Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.