US Bridges

Coconut Palm Dr. over Six Mile Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.2 MI S of Mlk Jr Blvd. · Structure no. 104130

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,920
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coconut Palm Dr. over Six Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Coconut Palm Dr. over Six Mile Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,920 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,331 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCoconut Palm Dr.
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location0.2 MI S of Mlk Jr Blvd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.97888, -82.35012
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic1,920 (2023)
Projected traffic3,331 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Coconut Palm Dr. over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coconut Palm Dr. over Six Mile 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Coconut Palm Dr. over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 1,920 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Coconut Palm Dr. over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Coconut Palm Dr. over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.