US Bridges

14th Ave West over Wares Creek

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 0.3 MI West of US-41B · Structure no. 135260

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th Ave West over Wares Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 14th Ave West over Wares Creek in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,603 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries14th Ave West
CrossesWares Creek
Location0.3 MI West of US-41B
RouteCity Street 0
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.4873, -82.58193
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic2,603 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 14th Ave West over Wares Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14th Ave West over Wares Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 14th Ave West over Wares Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 14th Ave West over Wares Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m).

Who owns 14th Ave West over Wares Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.