US Bridges

Kings Ave. over Buckhorn Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.2MI N/O Bloomingdale Av · Structure no. 104141

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Ave. over Buckhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kings Ave. over Buckhorn Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,125 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKings Ave.
CrossesBuckhorn Creek
Location0.2MI N/O Bloomingdale Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.89695, -82.29397
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2024)
Projected traffic14,125 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kings Ave. over Buckhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings Ave. over Buckhorn 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Kings Ave. over Buckhorn Creek carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kings Ave. over Buckhorn Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Kings Ave. over Buckhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.