US Bridges

Culbreath Isles DR over Salt Bayou

GoodPosted for load

Hillsborough County, Florida · 328FT W of Culbreath Isle · Structure no. 105618

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Culbreath Isles DR over Salt Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Culbreath Isles DR over Salt Bayou in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 52 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2047. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCulbreath Isles DR
CrossesSalt Bayou
Location328FT W of Culbreath Isle
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.93196, -82.52786
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2025)
Projected traffic600 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Culbreath Isles DR over Salt Bayou built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Culbreath Isles DR over Salt Bayou 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Culbreath Isles DR over Salt Bayou carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Culbreath Isles DR over Salt Bayou?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Culbreath Isles DR over Salt Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.