US Bridges

Bunker Hill Rd. over S Fork Ltl Manatee River

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 0.2MI E of Taylor Grd RD · Structure no. 134011

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bunker Hill Rd. over S Fork Ltl Manatee River is a concrete slab carrying Bunker Hill Rd. over S Fork Ltl Manatee River 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 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBunker Hill Rd.
CrossesS Fork Ltl Manatee River
Location0.2MI E of Taylor Grd RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.59573, -82.19411
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic131 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bunker Hill Rd. over S Fork Ltl Manatee River built?

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

What condition is Bunker Hill 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 Bunker Hill Rd. over S Fork Ltl Manatee River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bunker Hill Rd. over S Fork Ltl Manatee River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bunker Hill Rd. over S Fork Ltl Manatee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.