Lightfoot Road over Branch of Little Manatee
FairHillsborough County, Florida · 0.7MI West of US-301 · Structure no. 104309
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lightfoot Road over Branch of Little Manatee is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lightfoot Road over Branch of Little Manatee in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1965, 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lightfoot Road over Branch of Little Manatee built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lightfoot Road over Branch of Little Manatee 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 Lightfoot Road over Branch of Little Manatee carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lightfoot Road over Branch of Little Manatee?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Lightfoot Road over Branch of Little Manatee?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.