US Bridges

Upper Creek Dr. over Cypress Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.5 Mi. N of SR-674 · Structure no. 104357

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Creek Dr. over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Creek Dr. over Cypress Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUpper Creek Dr.
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N of SR-674
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.71661, -82.36894
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic795 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Upper Creek Dr. over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Creek Dr. over Cypress 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 Upper Creek Dr. over Cypress Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Upper Creek Dr. over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Creek Dr. over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.