US Bridges

Wauchula RD over Youngs Creek

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Manatee County, Florida · 3.7 MI South of SR-64 · Structure no. 134165

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,130
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wauchula RD over Youngs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wauchula RD over Youngs Creek in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,413 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

Location

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CarriesWauchula RD
CrossesYoungs Creek
Location3.7 MI South of SR-64
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.42639, -82.13314
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic1,130 (2023)
Projected traffic1,413 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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 Wauchula RD over Youngs Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wauchula RD over Youngs 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Wauchula RD over Youngs Creek carry?

About 1,130 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Wauchula RD over Youngs Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Wauchula RD over Youngs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.