US Bridges

Thonotasassa Rd. over Mill Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.8 MI North of I-4 · Structure no. 104452

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thonotasassa Rd. over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thonotasassa Rd. over Mill Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,625 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesThonotasassa Rd.
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.8 MI North of I-4
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.03608, -82.16357
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2023)
Projected traffic8,625 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 Thonotasassa Rd. over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thonotasassa Rd. over Mill 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 Thonotasassa Rd. over Mill Creek carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Thonotasassa Rd. over Mill Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Thonotasassa Rd. over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.