US Bridges

CR-39 over Chito Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 2.2MI South of CR-640 · Structure no. 104355

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-39 over Chito Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-39 over Chito Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 63 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 5,110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,132 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-39
CrossesChito Creek
Location2.2MI South of CR-640
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.81609, -82.14572
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,110 (2023)
Projected traffic6,132 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 CR-39 over Chito Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is CR-39 over Chito 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR-39 over Chito Creek carry?

About 5,110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR-39 over Chito Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CR-39 over Chito Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.