Rye Road over Branch of Mill Creek
GoodManatee County, Florida · 1.2 Mi. North of SR-64 · Structure no. 134026
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rye Road over Branch of Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rye Road over Branch of Mill Creek in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 55 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,268 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rye Road over Branch of Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Rye Road over Branch of Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Rye Road over Branch of Mill Creek carry?
About 8,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rye Road over Branch of Mill Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Rye Road over Branch of Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.