US Bridges

Sugar Bowl Road over Bud Slough

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 2.3 MI South of SR-70 · Structure no. 134064

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
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

Sugar Bowl Road over Bud Slough is a concrete slab carrying Sugar Bowl Road over Bud Slough in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 696 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSugar Bowl Road
CrossesBud Slough
Location2.3 MI South of SR-70
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.28351, -82.1135
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 protection8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic696 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Sugar Bowl Road over Bud Slough built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sugar Bowl Road over Bud Slough 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sugar Bowl Road over Bud Slough carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sugar Bowl Road over Bud Slough?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sugar Bowl Road over Bud Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.