US Bridges

Turtle Creek Blvd. over Turtle Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.37MI W of Bellamy Rd. · Structure no. 104266

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turtle Creek Blvd. over Turtle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Turtle Creek Blvd. over Turtle Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,625 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTurtle Creek Blvd.
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.37MI W of Bellamy Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.08596, -82.56475
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,625 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Turtle Creek Blvd. over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turtle Creek Blvd. over Turtle 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Turtle Creek Blvd. over Turtle Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Turtle Creek Blvd. over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Turtle Creek Blvd. over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.