US Bridges

SR-64 over Mill Creek

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 1.6MI E of Lakewood Ranch · Structure no. 130038

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-64 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-64 over Mill Creek in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR-64
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.6MI E of Lakewood Ranch
RouteState Highway 64
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.48273, -82.40691
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (2024)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR-64 over Mill 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 SR-64 over Mill Creek carry?

About 32,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-64 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR-64 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.