US Bridges

Bishop Harbor Road over Frog Creek

FairPosted for load

Manatee County, Florida · 0.6 Mi. SW of US-41 · Structure no. 134002

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bishop Harbor Road over Frog Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bishop Harbor Road over Frog Creek in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 226 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBishop Harbor Road
CrossesFrog Creek
Location0.6 Mi. SW of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.59103, -82.55242
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic226 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bishop Harbor Road over Frog Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bishop Harbor Road over Frog 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bishop Harbor Road over Frog Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bishop Harbor Road over Frog Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bishop Harbor Road over Frog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.