US Bridges

CR-573 S (78th St) over Archie Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.4 MI S of Madison Ave · Structure no. 104301

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-573 S (78th St) over Archie Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR-573 S (78th St) over Archie Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 60 years old, older 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,451 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-573 S (78th St)
CrossesArchie Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Madison Ave
RouteCounty Highway 573
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.89352, -82.36863
Functional classUrban Collector

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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2023)
Projected traffic11,451 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 CR-573 S (78th St) over Archie Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is CR-573 S (78th St) over Archie 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 CR-573 S (78th St) over Archie Creek carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR-573 S (78th St) over Archie Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns CR-573 S (78th St) over Archie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.