US Bridges

Old Memorial HWY over Double Branch Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.4MI W of Countryway Blv · Structure no. 104221

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Memorial HWY over Double Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Old Memorial HWY over Double Branch Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,625 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Memorial HWY
CrossesDouble Branch Creek
Location0.4MI W of Countryway Blv
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.02928, -82.62477
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,625 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Old Memorial HWY over Double Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Memorial HWY over Double Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Old Memorial HWY over Double Branch Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Memorial HWY over Double Branch Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Memorial HWY over Double Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.