US Bridges

Taylor Gill Road over Alderman Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 2.0 MI S of SR-674 · Structure no. 104305

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Gill Road over Alderman Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Taylor Gill Road over Alderman Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTaylor Gill Road
CrossesAlderman Creek
Location2.0 MI S of SR-674
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.67471, -82.12076
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2024)
Projected traffic213 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Taylor Gill Road over Alderman Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Gill Road over Alderman 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Taylor Gill Road over Alderman Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Gill Road over Alderman Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Gill Road over Alderman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.