Nesmith Rd. over Howell Creek
GoodHillsborough County, Florida · 0.4MI South of English RD · Structure no. 104427
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nesmith Rd. over Howell Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Nesmith Rd. over Howell Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nesmith Rd. over Howell Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nesmith Rd. 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 Nesmith Rd. over Howell Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nesmith Rd. over Howell Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Nesmith Rd. over Howell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.