US Bridges

CR-39 over S Fork Little Manatee Ri

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 0.9 MI North of SR-62 · Structure no. 130920

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,603
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-39 over S Fork Little Manatee Ri is a concrete culvert carrying CR-39 over S Fork Little Manatee Ri in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 65 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 4,603 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,753 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-39
CrossesS Fork Little Manatee Ri
Location0.9 MI North of SR-62
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.60186, -82.15369
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,603 (2024)
Projected traffic5,753 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR-39 over S Fork Little Manatee Ri built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is CR-39 over S Fork Little Manatee Ri 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR-39 over S Fork Little Manatee Ri carry?

About 4,603 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is CR-39 over S Fork Little Manatee Ri?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CR-39 over S Fork Little Manatee Ri?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.