US Bridges

Linebaugh Ave EB over Rocky Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 1MI West of SR-589 · Structure no. 104289

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linebaugh Ave EB over Rocky Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linebaugh Ave EB over Rocky 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 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,625 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLinebaugh Ave EB
CrossesRocky Creek
Location1MI West of SR-589
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.04012, -82.57492
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2023)
Projected traffic15,625 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Linebaugh Ave EB over Rocky Creek built?

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

What condition is Linebaugh Ave EB over Rocky 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Linebaugh Ave EB over Rocky Creek carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Linebaugh Ave EB over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Linebaugh Ave EB over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.