US Bridges

John Moore Road over Buckhorn Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 300FT N of Bloomingdale · Structure no. 104147

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Moore Road over Buckhorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying John Moore Road over Buckhorn Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,875 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJohn Moore Road
CrossesBuckhorn Creek
Location300FT N of Bloomingdale
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.89426, -82.28573
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 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 traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic1,875 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 John Moore Road over Buckhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Moore Road 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 John Moore Road over Buckhorn Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is John Moore Road over Buckhorn Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns John Moore Road over Buckhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.