US Bridges

Tarpon Springs RD over Brooker Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.2MI W of Patterson Road · Structure no. 104204

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,649
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tarpon Springs RD over Brooker Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tarpon Springs RD over Brooker Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6,649 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,311 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesTarpon Springs RD
CrossesBrooker Creek
Location0.2MI W of Patterson Road
RouteCounty Highway 582
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.14081, -82.63944
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,649 (2023)
Projected traffic8,311 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 Tarpon Springs RD over Brooker Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tarpon Springs RD over Brooker 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 2023.

How much traffic does Tarpon Springs RD over Brooker Creek carry?

About 6,649 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Tarpon Springs RD over Brooker Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Tarpon Springs RD over Brooker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.