US Bridges

Gate Dancer RD over Little Bullfrog Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 1 MI S/O Old Big Bend RD · Structure no. 104498

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
151 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gate Dancer RD over Little Bullfrog Creek is a concrete slab carrying Gate Dancer RD over Little Bullfrog Creek 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 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 127 vehicles a day, projected to reach 221 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGate Dancer RD
CrossesLittle Bullfrog Creek
Location1 MI S/O Old Big Bend RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.77728, -82.3483
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2024)
Projected traffic221 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 Gate Dancer RD over Little Bullfrog Creek built?

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

What condition is Gate Dancer RD over Little Bullfrog 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 2024.

How much traffic does Gate Dancer RD over Little Bullfrog Creek carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Gate Dancer RD over Little Bullfrog Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Gate Dancer RD over Little Bullfrog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.