US Bridges

Saffold Road over Dug Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.3 MI East of US-301 · Structure no. 104366

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saffold Road over Dug Creek is a steel culvert carrying Saffold Road over Dug Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSaffold Road
CrossesDug Creek
Location0.3 MI East of US-301
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.67105, -82.3446
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Saffold Road over Dug Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saffold Road over Dug 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 Saffold Road over Dug Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Saffold Road over Dug Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns Saffold Road over Dug Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.