US Bridges

CR-39 over Chito Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 1.4MI South of CR-640 · Structure no. 104356

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,350 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR-39
CrossesChito Creek
Location1.4MI South of CR-640
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.82919, -82.14575
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic17,350 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 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 December 2023.

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

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR-39 over Chito Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns CR-39 over Chito Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.