US Bridges

Hutchison Road over Rocky Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.1 MI S of Mobley Road · Structure no. 104205

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hutchison Road over Rocky Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Hutchison Road over Rocky Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,779 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHutchison Road
CrossesRocky Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Mobley Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.11232, -82.56664
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2023)
Projected traffic19,779 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 Hutchison Road over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hutchison Road over Rocky 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 Hutchison Road over Rocky Creek carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Hutchison Road over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hutchison Road over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.