US Bridges

Taylor Grade Rd. over S Fork Ltl Manatee River

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 1.0MI W of Bunker Hill RD · Structure no. 134010

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Grade Rd. over S Fork Ltl Manatee River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Taylor Grade Rd. over S Fork Ltl Manatee River in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 325 vehicles a day, projected to reach 564 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesTaylor Grade Rd.
CrossesS Fork Ltl Manatee River
Location1.0MI W of Bunker Hill RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.60194, -82.21126
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2024)
Projected traffic564 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Taylor Grade Rd. over S Fork Ltl Manatee River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Grade Rd. over S Fork Ltl Manatee River 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 Taylor Grade Rd. over S Fork Ltl Manatee River carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Taylor Grade Rd. over S Fork Ltl Manatee River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Grade Rd. over S Fork Ltl Manatee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.