US Bridges

US 41 (sr 45) over Bowlees Creek

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 800FT Sotuh of Bay DR · Structure no. 130082

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
42,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 (sr 45) over Bowlees Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 41 (sr 45) over Bowlees Creek in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 42,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,500 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 41 (sr 45)
CrossesBowlees Creek
Location800FT Sotuh of Bay DR
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.41631, -82.57464
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,000 (2023)
Projected traffic52,500 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 US 41 (sr 45) over Bowlees Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 (sr 45) over Bowlees 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 (sr 45) over Bowlees Creek carry?

About 42,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 41 (sr 45) over Bowlees Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 (sr 45) over Bowlees Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.