US Bridges

Turkey Creek Road over Little Alafia River

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 2.0MI South of SR-60 · Structure no. 104419

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Creek Road over Little Alafia River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Turkey Creek Road over Little Alafia River 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,338 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTurkey Creek Road
CrossesLittle Alafia River
Location2.0MI South of SR-60
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.90896, -82.1705
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic4,338 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Turkey Creek Road over Little Alafia River built?

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

What condition is Turkey Creek Road over Little Alafia River 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 Turkey Creek Road over Little Alafia River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Turkey Creek Road over Little Alafia River?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Creek Road over Little Alafia River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.