US Bridges

Tallevast RD over Pearce Canal

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 0.5MI E of US 301 · Structure no. 134169

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,171
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tallevast RD over Pearce Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Tallevast RD over Pearce Canal 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 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 9,171 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,464 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTallevast RD
CrossesPearce Canal
Location0.5MI E of US 301
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.40352, -82.52483
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,171 (2023)
Projected traffic11,464 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Tallevast RD over Pearce Canal built?

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

What condition is Tallevast RD over Pearce Canal 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 Tallevast RD over Pearce Canal carry?

About 9,171 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tallevast RD over Pearce Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Tallevast RD over Pearce Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.