US Bridges

SR-62 over Keen Branch

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 14.0 MI East of US-301 · Structure no. 130047

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-62 over Keen Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR-62 over Keen Branch in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,460 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-62
CrossesKeen Branch
Location14.0 MI East of US-301
RouteState Highway 62
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.58066, -82.19929
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating95.1 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
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 traffic4,300 (2023)
Projected traffic7,460 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-62 over Keen Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-62 over Keen 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR-62 over Keen Branch carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR-62 over Keen Branch?

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

Who owns SR-62 over Keen Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.