US Bridges

Golf Course Rd. over Gamble Creek

FairPosted for load

Manatee County, Florida · 0.2MI E of Jim Davis Rd. · Structure no. 134021

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golf Course Rd. over Gamble Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Golf Course Rd. over Gamble Creek in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,552 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesGolf Course Rd.
CrossesGamble Creek
Location0.2MI E of Jim Davis Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.55356, -82.38958
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2024)
Projected traffic5,552 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Golf Course Rd. over Gamble Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golf Course Rd. over Gamble 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Golf Course Rd. over Gamble Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Golf Course Rd. over Gamble Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Golf Course Rd. over Gamble Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.