US Bridges

Wallace Branch Rd. over Pemberton Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.5MI S of Sam Allen Rd. · Structure no. 104411

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
710
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wallace Branch Rd. over Pemberton Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Wallace Branch Rd. over Pemberton 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,232 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWallace Branch Rd.
CrossesPemberton Creek
Location0.5MI S of Sam Allen Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.04078, -82.15421
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2023)
Projected traffic1,232 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 Wallace Branch Rd. over Pemberton Creek built?

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

What condition is Wallace Branch 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 Wallace Branch Rd. over Pemberton Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wallace Branch Rd. over Pemberton Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wallace Branch Rd. over Pemberton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.