US Bridges

Taylor Road over Myakka River

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 0.5MI W of Wauchula Rd. · Structure no. 134107

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Road over Myakka River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Taylor Road over Myakka River in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTaylor Road
CrossesMyakka River
Location0.5MI W of Wauchula Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.42301, -82.14114
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic260 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Taylor Road over Myakka River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Road over Myakka River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Taylor Road over Myakka River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Road over Myakka River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Road over Myakka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.