US Bridges

Symmes Road over Bullfrog Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 1.1MI W of US-301 · Structure no. 104702

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,482
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Symmes Road over Bullfrog Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Symmes Road over Bullfrog Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,482 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,784 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSymmes Road
CrossesBullfrog Creek
Location1.1MI W of US-301
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.83521, -82.3462
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,482 (2024)
Projected traffic65,784 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Symmes Road over Bullfrog Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Symmes Road over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Symmes Road over Bullfrog Creek carry?

About 5,482 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Symmes Road over Bullfrog Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Symmes Road over Bullfrog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.