US Bridges

Creek Bridge Rd. over Buckhorn Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 110FT W of Buckhorn Ck RD · Structure no. 104146

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
810
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Bridge Rd. over Buckhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Creek Bridge Rd. over Buckhorn Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,012 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCreek Bridge Rd.
CrossesBuckhorn Creek
Location110FT W of Buckhorn Ck RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.89594, -82.29664
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2024)
Projected traffic1,012 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Creek Bridge Rd. over Buckhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek Bridge Rd. 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 Creek Bridge Rd. over Buckhorn Creek carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Creek Bridge Rd. over Buckhorn Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Creek Bridge Rd. over Buckhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.