US Bridges

Faulkenburg Road over Six Mile Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.2MI South of SR-574 · Structure no. 104156

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faulkenburg Road over Six Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Faulkenburg Road over Six Mile Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,568 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long.

CarriesFaulkenburg Road
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location0.2MI South of SR-574
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.97825, -82.33507
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 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 traffic20,500 (2023)
Projected traffic35,568 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Faulkenburg Road over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Faulkenburg Road over Six Mile 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Faulkenburg Road over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Faulkenburg Road over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Faulkenburg Road over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.