US Bridges

Twin Branch Acres over Double Branch Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.5MI E of Racetrack RD · Structure no. 104246

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twin Branch Acres over Double Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Twin Branch Acres over Double Branch Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTwin Branch Acres
CrossesDouble Branch Creek
Location0.5MI E of Racetrack RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.04064, -82.64021
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic850 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Twin Branch Acres over Double Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twin Branch Acres over Double Branch 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 Twin Branch Acres over Double Branch Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Twin Branch Acres over Double Branch Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Twin Branch Acres over Double Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.