US Bridges

Rocky Canyon Way over Rocky Creek

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Hillsborough County, Florida · 90FT E/O Dowling Mill Cir · Structure no. 104491

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,909
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Canyon Way over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rocky Canyon Way over Rocky Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 6,909 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,636 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Canyon Way
CrossesRocky Creek
Location90FT E/O Dowling Mill Cir
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.08408, -82.56354
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,909 (2023)
Projected traffic8,636 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Rocky Canyon Way over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Canyon Way over Rocky 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rocky Canyon Way over Rocky Creek carry?

About 6,909 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Canyon Way over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Rocky Canyon Way over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.