US Bridges

Dickman RD over Noonan Branch

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.7 MI S of Big Bend Road · Structure no. 104323

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,770
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dickman RD over Noonan Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Dickman RD over Noonan Branch in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 3,770 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,712 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDickman RD
CrossesNoonan Branch
Location0.7 MI S of Big Bend Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.78132, -82.40082
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,770 (2023)
Projected traffic4,712 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dickman RD over Noonan Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dickman RD over Noonan 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Dickman RD over Noonan Branch carry?

About 3,770 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dickman RD over Noonan Branch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Dickman RD over Noonan Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.