US Bridges

Magellan Drive over Bowlees Creek

FairPosted for load

Manatee County, Florida · 0.7 MI E of US-41 · Structure no. 134070

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
233
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magellan Drive over Bowlees Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Magellan Drive over Bowlees Creek in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 233 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMagellan Drive
CrossesBowlees Creek
Location0.7 MI E of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.41881, -82.5647
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2024)
Projected traffic404 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Magellan Drive over Bowlees Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magellan Drive over Bowlees 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Magellan Drive over Bowlees Creek carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Magellan Drive over Bowlees Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Magellan Drive over Bowlees Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.