US Bridges

Stephens Rd. over Wildcat Creek

FairPosted for load

Hillsborough County, Florida · 2.2MI E of US-41 · Structure no. 104329

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,640
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stephens Rd. over Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Stephens Rd. over Wildcat 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,640 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesStephens Rd.
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location2.2MI E of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.67503, -82.44664
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,640 (2024)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Stephens Rd. over Wildcat Creek built?

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

What condition is Stephens Rd. over Wildcat 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Stephens Rd. over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 1,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stephens Rd. over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Stephens Rd. over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.