US Bridges

Memorial Highway over Double Branch Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.1 MI E of Double Branch · Structure no. 104606

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Memorial Highway over Double Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Memorial Highway over Double Branch 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,858 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMemorial Highway
CrossesDouble Branch Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Double Branch
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.02973, -82.63405
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic4,858 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Memorial Highway over Double Branch Creek built?

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

What condition is Memorial Highway over Double Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Memorial Highway over Double Branch Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Memorial Highway over Double Branch Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Memorial Highway over Double Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.