US Bridges

Keysville Road over Mizelle Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.9MI S of Lithiapinecrst · Structure no. 104429

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keysville Road over Mizelle Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Keysville Road over Mizelle 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKeysville Road
CrossesMizelle Creek
Location0.9MI S of Lithiapinecrst
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.83759, -82.08785
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic375 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Keysville Road over Mizelle Creek built?

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

What condition is Keysville Road over Mizelle 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 Keysville Road over Mizelle Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Keysville Road over Mizelle Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Keysville Road over Mizelle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.