US Bridges

131st Street East over Mill Creek

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 0.2 MI North of SR-64 · Structure no. 134084

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

131st Street East over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 131st Street East over Mill Creek in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,041 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries131st Street East
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.2 MI North of SR-64
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.48594, -82.40672
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 131st Street East over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 131st Street East over Mill Creek 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 131st Street East over Mill Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is 131st Street East over Mill Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns 131st Street East over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.