Phillips Lane over Kitchen Branch
PoorClosed to trafficHillsborough County, Florida · 0.3 MI N/O Kracker Ave · Structure no. 104320
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Phillips Lane over Kitchen Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Phillips Lane over Kitchen Branch in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Phillips Lane over Kitchen Branch built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Phillips Lane over Kitchen Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Phillips Lane over Kitchen Branch carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Phillips Lane over Kitchen Branch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Phillips Lane over Kitchen Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.