US Bridges

CR-675 over Gamble Creek

FairPosted for load

Manatee County, Florida · 1.6 MI E of US-301 · Structure no. 130037

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
165 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-675 over Gamble Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR-675 over Gamble Creek in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,817 by 2044. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-675
CrossesGamble Creek
Location1.6 MI E of US-301
RouteCounty Highway 675
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.57582, -82.39727
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2024)
Projected traffic3,817 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR-675 over Gamble Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is CR-675 over Gamble Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR-675 over Gamble Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR-675 over Gamble Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CR-675 over Gamble Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.