US Bridges

SR-70 over Brandy Branch Creek

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DeSoto County, Florida · 5MI E of Manatee CO Line · Structure no. 040052

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,416
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-70 over Brandy Branch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-70 over Brandy Branch Creek in DeSoto County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,416 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,770 by 2044. The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-70
CrossesBrandy Branch Creek
Location5MI E of Manatee CO Line
RouteState Highway 70
CountyDeSoto County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.26083, -81.98131
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,416 (2024)
Projected traffic6,770 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-70 over Brandy Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-70 over Brandy Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR-70 over Brandy Branch Creek carry?

About 5,416 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR-70 over Brandy Branch Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR-70 over Brandy Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.