US Bridges

SR-64 over Wingate Creek

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 10.6 MI East of CR-675 · Structure no. 130052

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-64 over Wingate Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-64 over Wingate Creek in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1953, 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,063 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR-64
CrossesWingate Creek
Location10.6 MI East of CR-675
RouteState Highway 64
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.45981, -82.13893
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2024)
Projected traffic10,063 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Wingate Creek built?

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

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

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR-64 over Wingate Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns SR-64 over Wingate Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.