US Bridges

SR-64 over Poley Branch

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 2.2 MI West of CR-675 · Structure no. 130030

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,147
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-64 over Poley Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR-64 over Poley Branch in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 72 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 6,147 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,684 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-64
CrossesPoley Branch
Location2.2 MI West of CR-675
RouteState Highway 64
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.47513, -82.34168
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,147 (2024)
Projected traffic7,684 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-64 over Poley Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR-64 over Poley Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR-64 over Poley Branch carry?

About 6,147 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR-64 over Poley Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR-64 over Poley Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.