US Bridges

Honore Avenue over Cedar Creek

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 100FT E of Old Farm RD · Structure no. 134116

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Honore Avenue over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Honore Avenue over Cedar Creek 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 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,524 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHonore Avenue
CrossesCedar Creek
Location100FT E of Old Farm RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.41806, -82.47992
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2023)
Projected traffic17,524 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Honore Avenue over Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is Honore Avenue over Cedar 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Honore Avenue over Cedar Creek carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Honore Avenue over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Honore Avenue over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.