US Bridges

Trout Creek Rd. over Tampa Bypass Canal

GoodPosted for load

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.2 MI W/O CR-579 · Structure no. 104492

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
274 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trout Creek Rd. over Tampa Bypass Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trout Creek Rd. over Tampa Bypass Canal in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2042. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTrout Creek Rd.
CrossesTampa Bypass Canal
Location0.2 MI W/O CR-579
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.07589, -82.34528
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic63 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Trout Creek Rd. over Tampa Bypass Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trout Creek Rd. over Tampa Bypass Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Trout Creek Rd. over Tampa Bypass Canal carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Trout Creek Rd. over Tampa Bypass Canal?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Trout Creek Rd. over Tampa Bypass Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.