US Bridges

Gallagher Road over Pemberton Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.1MI North of Gore RD · Structure no. 104410

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gallagher Road over Pemberton Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Gallagher Road over Pemberton Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,256 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGallagher Road
CrossesPemberton Creek
Location0.1MI North of Gore RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.0263, -82.23652
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 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 (8.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,256 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Gallagher Road over Pemberton Creek built?

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

What condition is Gallagher Road over Pemberton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Gallagher Road over Pemberton Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gallagher Road over Pemberton Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Gallagher Road over Pemberton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.