US Bridges

Buckeye Road over Unnamed Channel

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 3.4 MI West of US 301 · Structure no. 134129

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckeye Road over Unnamed Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Buckeye Road over Unnamed Channel in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesBuckeye Road
CrossesUnnamed Channel
Location3.4 MI West of US 301
RouteCity Street 0
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.62991, -82.44774
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
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
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Buckeye Road over Unnamed Channel built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckeye Road over Unnamed Channel 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 Buckeye Road over Unnamed Channel carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Buckeye Road over Unnamed Channel?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Buckeye Road over Unnamed Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.