US Bridges

Taylor Gill Road over Little Manatee River

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.4MI South of SR-674 · Structure no. 104306

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

About this bridge

Taylor Gill Road over Little Manatee River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Taylor Gill Road over Little Manatee River 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 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTaylor Gill Road
CrossesLittle Manatee River
Location0.4MI South of SR-674
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.69894, -82.12069
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2024)
Projected traffic213 by 2046
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 Little Manatee River built?

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

What condition is Taylor Gill Road over Little Manatee River 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 Little Manatee River carry?

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

How long is Taylor Gill Road over Little Manatee River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Gill Road over Little Manatee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.