US Bridges

Wauchula Rd. over Maple Creek

FairPosted for load

Manatee County, Florida · 3.6MI North of SR-70 · Structure no. 134054

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,643
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wauchula Rd. over Maple Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wauchula Rd. over Maple 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 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 1,643 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,061 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesWauchula Rd.
CrossesMaple Creek
Location3.6MI North of SR-70
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.38623, -82.13783
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,643 (2022)
Projected traffic2,061 by 2042
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 Maple Creek built?

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

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

About 1,643 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wauchula Rd. over Maple Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wauchula Rd. over Maple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.