US Bridges

Linebaugh Ave (wb) over Sweetwater Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.8 MI W of Gunn HWY · Structure no. 104293

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

About this bridge

Linebaugh Ave (wb) over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Linebaugh Ave (wb) 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 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLinebaugh Ave (wb)
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location0.8 MI W of Gunn HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.04036, -82.52181
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 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 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 Linebaugh Ave (wb) over Sweetwater Creek built?

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

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

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

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

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Linebaugh Ave (wb) over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.