US Bridges

Falkenburg Rd. over Delaney Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.4MI North of SR-618 · Structure no. 104152

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falkenburg Rd. over Delaney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Falkenburg Rd. over Delaney Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 20,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,394 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFalkenburg Rd.
CrossesDelaney Creek
Location0.4MI North of SR-618
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.93453, -82.33819
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,400 (2023)
Projected traffic35,394 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
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 Falkenburg Rd. over Delaney Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Falkenburg Rd. over Delaney 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Falkenburg Rd. over Delaney Creek carry?

About 20,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Falkenburg Rd. over Delaney Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Falkenburg Rd. over Delaney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.