US Bridges

Boyette Road over Fish Hawk Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 1.2MI E of Hobson Simmon · Structure no. 104327

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boyette Road over Fish Hawk Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Boyette Road over Fish Hawk Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,236 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesBoyette Road
CrossesFish Hawk Creek
Location1.2MI E of Hobson Simmon
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.82287, -82.20356
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2024)
Projected traffic10,236 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Boyette Road over Fish Hawk Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boyette Road over Fish Hawk Creek 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 Boyette Road over Fish Hawk Creek carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Boyette Road over Fish Hawk Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Boyette Road over Fish Hawk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.