US Bridges

Old Tampa Hwy. over Shingle Creek Trib.

Fair

Osceola County, Florida · 0.8 Mile West of CR-531 · Structure no. 924145

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Tampa Hwy. over Shingle Creek Trib. is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Tampa Hwy. over Shingle Creek Trib. in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,423 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Tampa Hwy.
CrossesShingle Creek Trib.
Location0.8 Mile West of CR-531
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.26719, -81.44833
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2023)
Projected traffic23,423 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Old Tampa Hwy. over Shingle Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Tampa Hwy. over Shingle Creek Trib. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Old Tampa Hwy. over Shingle Creek Trib. carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Old Tampa Hwy. over Shingle Creek Trib.?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Old Tampa Hwy. over Shingle Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.