US Bridges

Jim Johnson RD over Howell Branch

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.6MI E of Jap Tucker RD · Structure no. 104401

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,240
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jim Johnson RD over Howell Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Jim Johnson RD over Howell Branch in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5,240 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,288 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJim Johnson RD
CrossesHowell Branch
Location0.6MI E of Jap Tucker RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.98181, -82.09142
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,240 (2023)
Projected traffic6,288 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Jim Johnson RD over Howell Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jim Johnson RD over Howell Branch 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 Jim Johnson RD over Howell Branch carry?

About 5,240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jim Johnson RD over Howell Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Jim Johnson RD over Howell Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.