US Bridges

Waters Ave over Rocky Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.1 MI East of Sheldon RD · Structure no. 104288

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waters Ave over Rocky Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Waters Ave over Rocky Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1992, 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 24,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,875 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWaters Ave
CrossesRocky Creek
Location0.1 MI East of Sheldon RD
RouteCounty Highway 584
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.02596, -82.58104
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,700 (2023)
Projected traffic30,875 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Waters Ave over Rocky Creek built?

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

What condition is Waters Ave 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 Waters Ave over Rocky Creek carry?

About 24,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Waters Ave over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Waters Ave over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.