US Bridges

Turkey Creek RD over Turkey Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.8MI S of Durant Road · Structure no. 104420

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Creek RD over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Turkey Creek RD over Turkey 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,808 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesTurkey Creek RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.8MI S of Durant Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.89341, -82.17052
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2023)
Projected traffic7,808 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 RD over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is Turkey Creek RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Turkey Creek RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Turkey Creek RD over Turkey 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 Turkey Creek RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.