Columbus Drive over Apex Drain
FairHillsborough County, Florida · 1000FT E of N 40th ST · Structure no. 105905
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Columbus Drive over Apex Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Columbus Drive over Apex Drain in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,750 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Columbus Drive over Apex Drain built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Columbus Drive over Apex Drain 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Columbus Drive over Apex Drain carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Columbus Drive over Apex Drain?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Columbus Drive over Apex Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.