US Bridges

Sweat Loop Road over Carlton Branch

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.10MI W of Carlton Lk RD · Structure no. 104314

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sweat Loop Road over Carlton Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Sweat Loop Road over Carlton Branch 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSweat Loop Road
CrossesCarlton Branch
Location0.10MI W of Carlton Lk RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.74472, -82.24614
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic437 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 Sweat Loop Road over Carlton Branch built?

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

What condition is Sweat Loop Road over Carlton Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sweat Loop Road over Carlton Branch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sweat Loop Road over Carlton Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sweat Loop Road over Carlton Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.