US Bridges

Linebaugh Ave (eb) over Sweetwater Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.8MI W of Gunn HWY · Structure no. 104292

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linebaugh Ave (eb) over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Linebaugh Ave (eb) over Sweetwater Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 41,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,135 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLinebaugh Ave (eb)
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location0.8MI W of Gunn HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.04017, -82.52201
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,000 (2023)
Projected traffic71,135 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Linebaugh Ave (eb) over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linebaugh Ave (eb) over Sweetwater 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 Linebaugh Ave (eb) over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 41,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Linebaugh Ave (eb) over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Linebaugh Ave (eb) over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.