US Bridges

Gatewood DR over Gates Creek Trib 1

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 0.9MI S of SR-64 · Structure no. 134176

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,960
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gatewood DR over Gates Creek Trib 1 is a concrete culvert carrying Gatewood DR over Gates Creek Trib 1 in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,960 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,950 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGatewood DR
CrossesGates Creek Trib 1
Location0.9MI S of SR-64
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.47772, -82.42831
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,960 (2023)
Projected traffic4,950 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Gatewood DR over Gates Creek Trib 1 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gatewood DR over Gates Creek Trib 1 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 Gatewood DR over Gates Creek Trib 1 carry?

About 3,960 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gatewood DR over Gates Creek Trib 1?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Gatewood DR over Gates Creek Trib 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.