US Bridges

Branch Forbes Rd. over Pemberton Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.3 Mi. North of I-4 · Structure no. 104403

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Branch Forbes Rd. over Pemberton Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Branch Forbes Rd. over Pemberton Creek 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,757 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBranch Forbes Rd.
CrossesPemberton Creek
Location0.3 Mi. North of I-4
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.03144, -82.18695
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2023)
Projected traffic10,757 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Branch Forbes Rd. over Pemberton Creek built?

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

What condition is Branch Forbes Rd. over Pemberton 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Branch Forbes Rd. over Pemberton Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Branch Forbes Rd. over Pemberton Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Branch Forbes Rd. over Pemberton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.