US Bridges

Clay Gully Road over Bud Slough

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 0.8MI W of Sugar Bowl RD · Structure no. 134063

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay Gully Road over Bud Slough is a concrete slab carrying Clay Gully Road over Bud 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesClay Gully Road
CrossesBud Slough
Location0.8MI W of Sugar Bowl RD
RouteCounty Highway 780
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.27377, -82.12789
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic694 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Clay Gully Road over Bud Slough built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clay Gully Road over Bud 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 Clay Gully Road over Bud Slough carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Clay Gully Road over Bud Slough?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Clay Gully Road over Bud Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.