US Bridges

Newberger Road over Kell Creek

Poor

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.2 MI East of US-41 · Structure no. 104253

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newberger Road over Kell Creek is a steel culvert carrying Newberger Road over Kell Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 740 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 925 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNewberger Road
CrossesKell Creek
Location0.2 MI East of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.15986, -82.45752
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2024)
Projected traffic925 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Newberger Road over Kell Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newberger Road over Kell Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Newberger Road over Kell Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Newberger Road over Kell Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Newberger Road over Kell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.