CR-780 Clay Gully over Mud Lake Slough
GoodManatee County, Florida · 2.0 MI East of M&j Road · Structure no. 134062
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR-780 Clay Gully over Mud Lake Slough is a concrete slab carrying CR-780 Clay Gully over Mud Lake Slough in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR-780 Clay Gully over Mud Lake Slough built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR-780 Clay Gully over Mud Lake Slough 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does CR-780 Clay Gully over Mud Lake Slough carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is CR-780 Clay Gully over Mud Lake Slough?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns CR-780 Clay Gully over Mud Lake Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.