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165th Drive E over Branch of Frye Canal

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 0.8MI N/O CR-675 Rutland · Structure no. 134174

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

165th Drive E over Branch of Frye Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 165th Drive E over Branch of Frye Canal in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries165th Drive E
CrossesBranch of Frye Canal
Location0.8MI N/O CR-675 Rutland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.57184, -82.37061
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic125 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 165th Drive E over Branch of Frye Canal built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 165th Drive E over Branch of Frye 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 165th Drive E over Branch of Frye Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 165th Drive E over Branch of Frye Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns 165th Drive E over Branch of Frye Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.