US Bridges

Ike Smith Road over Hollomans Branch

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.8MI N of Franklin RD · Structure no. 104407

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ike Smith Road over Hollomans Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Ike Smith Road over Hollomans Branch in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIke Smith Road
CrossesHollomans Branch
Location0.8MI N of Franklin RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.09325, -82.24094
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ike Smith Road over Hollomans Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ike Smith Road over Hollomans 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ike Smith Road over Hollomans Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ike Smith Road over Hollomans Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ike Smith Road over Hollomans Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.