US Bridges

Memorial HWY over Rocky Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.2 MI W of Sheldon Road · Structure no. 104262

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,260
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Memorial HWY over Rocky Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Memorial HWY over Rocky Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 7,260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,075 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMemorial HWY
CrossesRocky Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Sheldon Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.00086, -82.58622
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,260 (2023)
Projected traffic9,075 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Memorial HWY over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Memorial HWY over Rocky 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 Memorial HWY over Rocky Creek carry?

About 7,260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Memorial HWY over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Memorial HWY over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.