Smith Ryals Road over Howell Creek
GoodHillsborough County, Florida · 0.1MI S of Trapnell Road · Structure no. 104424
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,240
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Ryals Road over Howell Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Smith Ryals Road over Howell Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5,240 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,288 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Ryals Road over Howell Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Ryals Road over Howell 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Smith Ryals Road over Howell Creek carry?
About 5,240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Smith Ryals Road over Howell Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Ryals Road over Howell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.