US Bridges

Honore Avenue over Rattlesnake Slough

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 3.4MI Nof University Pwy · Structure no. 134119

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
82 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Honore Avenue over Rattlesnake Slough is a concrete culvert carrying Honore Avenue over Rattlesnake Slough in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 82 ft (24.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHonore Avenue
CrossesRattlesnake Slough
Location3.4MI Nof University Pwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.42486, -82.48633
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Rattlesnake Slough built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Honore Avenue over Rattlesnake 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 2023.

How much traffic does Honore Avenue over Rattlesnake Slough carry?

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

How long is Honore Avenue over Rattlesnake Slough?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Honore Avenue over Rattlesnake Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.