49th ST E Exp Farm over Terra Ceia Creek
FairPosted for loadManatee County, Florida · 0.3 Mi. East of US-41 · Structure no. 134005
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,080
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
49th ST E Exp Farm over Terra Ceia Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 49th ST E Exp Farm over Terra Ceia Creek in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1960, 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 5 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 4,080 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,079 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 49th ST E Exp Farm over Terra Ceia Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is 49th ST E Exp Farm over Terra Ceia 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 49th ST E Exp Farm over Terra Ceia Creek carry?
About 4,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 49th ST E Exp Farm over Terra Ceia Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 49th ST E Exp Farm over Terra Ceia Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.