US Bridges

Cross Creek Blvd. over Clay Gulley

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.8MI E of CR-581 · Structure no. 104503

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross Creek Blvd. over Clay Gulley is a concrete culvert carrying Cross Creek Blvd. over Clay Gulley in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,130 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,756 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCross Creek Blvd.
CrossesClay Gulley
Location0.8MI E of CR-581
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.14229, -82.34013
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,130 (2022)
Projected traffic9,756 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Cross Creek Blvd. over Clay Gulley built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cross Creek Blvd. over Clay Gulley in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Cross Creek Blvd. over Clay Gulley carry?

About 8,130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cross Creek Blvd. over Clay Gulley?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).

Who owns Cross Creek Blvd. over Clay Gulley?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.