US Bridges

East Bay Rd. over Bullfrog Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.7MI N of Symmes RD · Structure no. 104707

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Bay Rd. over Bullfrog Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying East Bay Rd. over Bullfrog Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,789 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast Bay Rd.
CrossesBullfrog Creek
Location0.7MI N of Symmes RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.84561, -82.35122
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2024)
Projected traffic8,789 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 East Bay Rd. over Bullfrog Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Bay Rd. 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 East Bay Rd. over Bullfrog Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is East Bay Rd. over Bullfrog Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns East Bay Rd. over Bullfrog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.