US Bridges

SR-684 over Cedar Hammock Canal

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 0.2MI E of US-41 (SR-45) · Structure no. 130024

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-684 over Cedar Hammock Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-684 over Cedar Hammock Canal in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,400 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR-684
CrossesCedar Hammock Canal
Location0.2MI E of US-41 (SR-45)
RouteState Highway 684
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.46236, -82.57178
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating39.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (2024)
Projected traffic69,400 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-684 over Cedar Hammock Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR-684 over Cedar Hammock Canal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR-684 over Cedar Hammock Canal carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-684 over Cedar Hammock Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns SR-684 over Cedar Hammock Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.