US Bridges

Sydney Road over Turkey Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.8 MI West of Forbes RD · Structure no. 104415

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sydney Road over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Sydney Road over Turkey Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,093 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesSydney Road
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.8 MI West of Forbes RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.96986, -82.19789
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2023)
Projected traffic7,093 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Sydney Road over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sydney Road over Turkey 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 Sydney Road over Turkey Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sydney Road over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sydney Road over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.