US Bridges

Muck Pond Road over Chipco Canal

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 1.1MI W of Mcintosh RD · Structure no. 104442

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muck Pond Road over Chipco Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Muck Pond Road over Chipco Canal in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 962 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMuck Pond Road
CrossesChipco Canal
Location1.1MI W of Mcintosh RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.02524, -82.26342
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2023)
Projected traffic962 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Muck Pond Road over Chipco Canal built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Muck Pond Road over Chipco Canal 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 Muck Pond Road over Chipco Canal carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Muck Pond Road over Chipco Canal?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Muck Pond Road over Chipco Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.