US Bridges

Sugar Bowl Road over Bud Slough

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 3.7 MI South of SR-70 · Structure no. 134074

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 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 prestressed concrete slab carrying Sugar Bowl Road over Bud Slough in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 696 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSugar Bowl Road
CrossesBud Slough
Location3.7 MI South of SR-70
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.26249, -82.12026
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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 closed21.7 mi (35 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 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sugar Bowl 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 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 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sugar Bowl Road over Bud Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.