US Bridges

Wauchula Rd. over Long Creek

FairPosted for load

Manatee County, Florida · 5.2MI S of SR-64 · Structure no. 134053

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wauchula Rd. over Long Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wauchula Rd. over Long Creek in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,735 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesWauchula Rd.
CrossesLong Creek
Location5.2MI S of SR-64
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.40542, -82.13236
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
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating28.3 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,735 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Wauchula Rd. over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wauchula Rd. over Long 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 Wauchula Rd. over Long Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wauchula Rd. over Long Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wauchula Rd. over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.