US Bridges

US-41 (SR-45) over Matheny Creek

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.8MI S of SR-72 · Structure no. 170035

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,199
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (SR-45) over Matheny Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-41 (SR-45) over Matheny Creek in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 32,199 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,865 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-41 (SR-45)
CrossesMatheny Creek
Location0.8MI S of SR-72
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.25169, -82.51468
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,199 (2023)
Projected traffic55,865 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-41 (SR-45) over Matheny Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 (SR-45) over Matheny 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US-41 (SR-45) over Matheny Creek carry?

About 32,199 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-41 (SR-45) over Matheny Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns US-41 (SR-45) over Matheny Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.