US Bridges

Northdale Blvd. over Rocky Brushy Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 1.2 MI West of SR-597 · Structure no. 104600

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northdale Blvd. over Rocky Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Northdale Blvd. over Rocky Brushy Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 16,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,975 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthdale Blvd.
CrossesRocky Brushy Creek
Location1.2 MI West of SR-597
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.09948, -82.52037
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,700 (2023)
Projected traffic28,975 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Northdale Blvd. over Rocky Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northdale Blvd. over Rocky Brushy Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Northdale Blvd. over Rocky Brushy Creek carry?

About 16,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Northdale Blvd. over Rocky Brushy Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Northdale Blvd. over Rocky Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.