US Bridges

Town Center Pkwy over Cooper Creek

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 1.5MI N of University Pkw · Structure no. 134124

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Center Pkwy over Cooper Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Town Center Pkwy over Cooper Creek in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2044. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesTown Center Pkwy
CrossesCooper Creek
Location1.5MI N of University Pkw
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.40642, -82.45036
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic174 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Town Center Pkwy over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town Center Pkwy over Cooper Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Town Center Pkwy over Cooper Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Town Center Pkwy over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Town Center Pkwy over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.