US Bridges

Bunker Hill Loop over South Fork Little Manate

GoodPosted for load

Manatee County, Florida · 0.6MI North of SR-62 · Structure no. 134120

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bunker Hill Loop over South Fork Little Manate is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bunker Hill Loop over South Fork Little Manate in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBunker Hill Loop
CrossesSouth Fork Little Manate
Location0.6MI North of SR-62
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.59054, -82.18222
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2024)
Projected traffic78 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 Bunker Hill Loop over South Fork Little Manate built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bunker Hill Loop over South Fork Little Manate 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bunker Hill Loop over South Fork Little Manate carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Bunker Hill Loop over South Fork Little Manate?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bunker Hill Loop over South Fork Little Manate?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.