US Bridges

162nd Avenue East over Unnamed Creek

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 0.45 M South Golf Crse RD · Structure no. 134132

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

162nd Avenue East over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 162nd Avenue East over Unnamed Creek in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,875 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries162nd Avenue East
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location0.45 M South Golf Crse RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.54533, -82.37681
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,875 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 162nd Avenue East over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 162nd Avenue East over Unnamed 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 162nd Avenue East over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 162nd Avenue East over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 162nd Avenue East over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.