US Bridges

W Waters Ave over Sweetwater Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 200FT W of Anderson RD · Structure no. 104258

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Waters Ave over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Waters Ave over Sweetwater Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 68 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 46,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,000 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW Waters Ave
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location200FT W of Anderson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.02558, -82.53843
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,400 (2023)
Projected traffic58,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
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 W Waters Ave over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is W Waters Ave over Sweetwater 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 W Waters Ave over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 46,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Waters Ave over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns W Waters Ave over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.