SR-64 over Wares Creek
GoodManatee County, Florida · 0.3MI. West of Bus US-41 · Structure no. 130060
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-64 over Wares Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR-64 over Wares Creek in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 66 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 45,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,942 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-64 over Wares Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is SR-64 over Wares Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does SR-64 over Wares Creek carry?
About 45,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR-64 over Wares Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns SR-64 over Wares Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.