US Bridges

Balm Riverview RD over Rice Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.5MI North of Boyette RD · Structure no. 104351

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,740
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Balm Riverview RD over Rice Creek is a steel culvert carrying Balm Riverview RD over Rice Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,088 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBalm Riverview RD
CrossesRice Creek
Location0.5MI North of Boyette RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.85754, -82.3189
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,740 (2024)
Projected traffic14,088 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 Balm Riverview RD over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Balm Riverview RD over Rice Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Balm Riverview RD over Rice Creek carry?

About 11,740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Balm Riverview RD over Rice Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Balm Riverview RD over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.