US Bridges

Caruthers Road over Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.5MI W of Sydney RD · Structure no. 104435

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caruthers Road over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Caruthers Road over Turkey Creek 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCaruthers Road
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.5MI W of Sydney RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.97427, -82.19947
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic14 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Caruthers Road over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is Caruthers Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Caruthers Road over Turkey Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Caruthers Road over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Caruthers Road over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.