US Bridges

Lakewood Rnch Blvd over E Fork Cooper Creek

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 2.6 MI South of SR-70 · Structure no. 134149

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakewood Rnch Blvd over E Fork Cooper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lakewood Rnch Blvd over E Fork Cooper Creek in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 30 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,625 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLakewood Rnch Blvd
CrossesE Fork Cooper Creek
Location2.6 MI South of SR-70
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.40111, -82.43564
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2023)
Projected traffic30,625 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Lakewood Rnch Blvd over E Fork Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Lakewood Rnch Blvd over E Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lakewood Rnch Blvd over E Fork Cooper Creek carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lakewood Rnch Blvd over E Fork Cooper Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Lakewood Rnch Blvd over E Fork Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.