US Bridges

CR 587 Gunn HWY EB over Brushy Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.8 MI East of SR 589 · Structure no. 104283

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 587 Gunn HWY EB over Brushy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 587 Gunn HWY EB over Brushy Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,110 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 587 Gunn HWY EB
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location0.8 MI East of SR 589
RouteCounty Highway 587
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.06511, -82.55511
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2023)
Projected traffic45,110 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 CR 587 Gunn HWY EB over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 587 Gunn HWY EB over Brushy 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 CR 587 Gunn HWY EB over Brushy Creek carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 587 Gunn HWY EB over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 587 Gunn HWY EB over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.