US Bridges

Bloomingdale Ave. over Buckhorn Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 3.2MI. East of US-301 · Structure no. 104145

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bloomingdale Ave. over Buckhorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bloomingdale Ave. over Buckhorn Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 40,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,625 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBloomingdale Ave.
CrossesBuckhorn Creek
Location3.2MI. East of US-301
RouteCounty Highway 676A
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.89362, -82.28499
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,500 (2024)
Projected traffic50,625 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Bloomingdale Ave. over Buckhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bloomingdale Ave. over Buckhorn 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 April 2024.

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

About 40,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bloomingdale Ave. over Buckhorn Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Bloomingdale Ave. over Buckhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.