US Bridges

Big Bend Road over Big Bend Drain

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.9MI West of US-41 · Structure no. 104485

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Bend Road over Big Bend Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Big Bend Road over Big Bend Drain in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,327 by 2022. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBig Bend Road
CrossesBig Bend Drain
Location0.9MI West of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 672
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.79267, -82.39953
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,500 (2024)
Projected traffic63,327 by 2022
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Big Bend Road over Big Bend Drain built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Bend Road over Big Bend Drain 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Big Bend Road over Big Bend Drain carry?

About 36,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Big Bend Road over Big Bend Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Big Bend Road over Big Bend Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.