US Bridges

Bishop Road over Dug Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.3MI East of US-301 · Structure no. 104308

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bishop Road over Dug Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Bishop Road over Dug Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,225 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBishop Road
CrossesDug Creek
Location0.3MI East of US-301
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.69042, -82.33808
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,225 by 2042
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 Bishop Road over Dug Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bishop Road over Dug 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bishop Road over Dug Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bishop Road over Dug Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bishop Road over Dug Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.