US Bridges

Taylor Rd. over Taylor Creek

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 1.7MI W of Wauchula RD · Structure no. 134126

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Rd. over Taylor Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Taylor Rd. over Taylor Creek 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesTaylor Rd.
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location1.7MI W of Wauchula RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.43632, -82.15055
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic260 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Rd. over Taylor Creek built?

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

What condition is Taylor Rd. over Taylor 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Taylor Rd. over Taylor Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Rd. over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Rd. over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.