US Bridges

Fountain Grass LN over E Fork of Cooper Creek

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · .1MI S of Cherry Hills Av · Structure no. 134143

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fountain Grass LN over E Fork of Cooper Creek is a steel culvert carrying Fountain Grass LN over E Fork of Cooper Creek in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 607 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFountain Grass LN
CrossesE Fork of Cooper Creek
Location.1MI S of Cherry Hills Av
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.40507, -82.44207
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic607 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Fountain Grass LN over E Fork of Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fountain Grass LN over E Fork of Cooper 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fountain Grass LN over E Fork of Cooper Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Fountain Grass LN over E Fork of Cooper Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m).

Who owns Fountain Grass LN over E Fork of Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.