US Bridges

Boyette Road over Little Fish Hawk Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.5 MI South of CR-640 · Structure no. 104451

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,330
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boyette Road over Little Fish Hawk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Boyette Road over Little Fish Hawk Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,663 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBoyette Road
CrossesLittle Fish Hawk Creek
Location0.5 MI South of CR-640
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.85263, -82.19949
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,330 (2023)
Projected traffic1,663 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 Boyette Road over Little Fish Hawk Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Boyette Road over Little Fish Hawk 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Boyette Road over Little Fish Hawk Creek carry?

About 1,330 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Boyette Road over Little Fish Hawk Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Boyette Road over Little Fish Hawk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.