US Bridges

Falkenburg RD over Lateral F Canal

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.6MI N of Selmon Expy · Structure no. 104153

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falkenburg RD over Lateral F Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Falkenburg RD over Lateral F Canal 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 20,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,915 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFalkenburg RD
CrossesLateral F Canal
Location0.6MI N of Selmon Expy
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.93744, -82.33803
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating69.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,700 (2023)
Projected traffic35,915 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Lateral F Canal built?

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

What condition is Falkenburg RD over Lateral F Canal 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Falkenburg RD over Lateral F Canal carry?

About 20,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Falkenburg RD over Lateral F Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Falkenburg RD over Lateral F Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.