US Bridges

Falkenburg RD over North Archie Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.3MI S of Progress Blvd · Structure no. 104157

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falkenburg RD over North Archie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Falkenburg RD over North Archie Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,750 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFalkenburg RD
CrossesNorth Archie Creek
Location0.3MI S of Progress Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.8944, -82.35655
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2023)
Projected traffic17,750 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 North Archie Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Falkenburg RD over North Archie 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Falkenburg RD over North Archie Creek carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Falkenburg RD over North Archie Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Falkenburg RD over North Archie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.