US Bridges

Gunn Hwy. (cr 587) over Brooker Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.5 MI S of Van Dyke Road · Structure no. 104273

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gunn Hwy. (cr 587) over Brooker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gunn Hwy. (cr 587) over Brooker Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,678 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGunn Hwy. (cr 587)
CrossesBrooker Creek
Location0.5 MI S of Van Dyke Road
RouteCounty Highway 587
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.12342, -82.57726
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 inspectionApril 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating96.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,800 (2023)
Projected traffic25,678 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Gunn Hwy. (cr 587) over Brooker Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gunn Hwy. (cr 587) over Brooker 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Gunn Hwy. (cr 587) over Brooker Creek carry?

About 14,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Gunn Hwy. (cr 587) over Brooker Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Gunn Hwy. (cr 587) over Brooker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.