US Bridges

Palm River Road over Delaney Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.3MI E of Falkenburg RD · Structure no. 105916

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,440
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palm River Road over Delaney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Palm River Road over Delaney Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,440 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,499 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPalm River Road
CrossesDelaney Creek
Location0.3MI E of Falkenburg RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.93193, -82.33294
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,440 (2024)
Projected traffic2,499 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Palm River Road over Delaney Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palm River Road over Delaney 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Palm River Road over Delaney Creek carry?

About 1,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Palm River Road over Delaney Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Palm River Road over Delaney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.