US Bridges

Jaudon Road over Pringles Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.1MI S of Wheeler Road · Structure no. 104445

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jaudon Road over Pringles Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Jaudon Road over Pringles Creek 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJaudon Road
CrossesPringles Creek
Location0.1MI S of Wheeler Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.9726, -82.2403
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 rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Jaudon Road over Pringles Creek built?

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

What condition is Jaudon Road over Pringles 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 Jaudon Road over Pringles Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jaudon Road over Pringles Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Jaudon Road over Pringles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.