US Bridges

Mcmullen Loop over Rice Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.6MI E of Balm Riverview · Structure no. 104312

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,480
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcmullen Loop over Rice Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Mcmullen Loop over Rice Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6,480 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,776 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMcmullen Loop
CrossesRice Creek
Location0.6MI E of Balm Riverview
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.86433, -82.31499
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,480 (2024)
Projected traffic7,776 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mcmullen Loop over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcmullen Loop over Rice 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mcmullen Loop over Rice Creek carry?

About 6,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mcmullen Loop over Rice Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mcmullen Loop over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.