US Bridges

Thatcher Road over Hurrah Creek

FairPosted for load

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.45MI E/O South Cr- 39 · Structure no. 104820

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Thatcher Road over Hurrah Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Thatcher Road over Hurrah Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesThatcher Road
CrossesHurrah Creek
Location0.45MI E/O South Cr- 39
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.76273, -82.13802
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating7.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Thatcher Road over Hurrah Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thatcher Road over Hurrah 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Thatcher Road over Hurrah Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Thatcher Road over Hurrah Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Thatcher Road over Hurrah Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.