US Bridges

Bayshore Rd. over Mcmullen Creek

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 0.9 Mi. NW of US-41 · Structure no. 134091

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayshore Rd. over Mcmullen Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bayshore Rd. over Mcmullen 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,817 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBayshore Rd.
CrossesMcmullen Creek
Location0.9 Mi. NW of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.575, -82.55528
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2024)
Projected traffic3,817 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 Bayshore Rd. over Mcmullen Creek built?

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

What condition is Bayshore Rd. over Mcmullen 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bayshore Rd. over Mcmullen Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bayshore Rd. over Mcmullen Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bayshore Rd. over Mcmullen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.