US Bridges

Up.Manatee Riv RD over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Manatee County, Florida · 3.2 Mi. NE of SR-64 · Structure no. 134023

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,438
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Up.Manatee Riv RD over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Up.Manatee Riv RD over Mill Creek in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 7,438 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,905 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUp.Manatee Riv RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location3.2 Mi. NE of SR-64
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.51367, -82.4091
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,438 (2024)
Projected traffic12,905 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Up.Manatee Riv RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Up.Manatee Riv RD over Mill 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 Up.Manatee Riv RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 7,438 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Up.Manatee Riv RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Up.Manatee Riv RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.