US Bridges

Sugar Bowl Rd. over Bud Slough

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 1.75 MI North of SR-72 · Structure no. 134105

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugar Bowl Rd. over Bud Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sugar Bowl Rd. over Bud Slough in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 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 694 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSugar Bowl Rd.
CrossesBud Slough
Location1.75 MI North of SR-72
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.21763, -82.12188
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic694 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Rd. over Bud Slough built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sugar Bowl Rd. 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 Rd. over Bud Slough carry?

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

How long is Sugar Bowl Rd. over Bud Slough?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sugar Bowl Rd. over Bud Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.