US Bridges

The Masters Ave over Branch of Braden River

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 0.4MI W/O Bourneside Blv · Structure no. 134171

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,654
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

The Masters Ave over Branch of Braden River is a concrete culvert carrying The Masters Ave over Branch of Braden River in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,654 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,318 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesThe Masters Ave
CrossesBranch of Braden River
Location0.4MI W/O Bourneside Blv
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.40199, -82.36108
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,654 (2023)
Projected traffic3,318 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 The Masters Ave over Branch of Braden River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is The Masters Ave over Branch of Braden River 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 The Masters Ave over Branch of Braden River carry?

About 2,654 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is The Masters Ave over Branch of Braden River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns The Masters Ave over Branch of Braden River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.