US Bridges

SR 780 & Beneva RD over Phillippi Creek

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · Beneva Road & SR 780 · Structure no. 170069

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 780 & Beneva RD over Phillippi Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 780 & Beneva RD over Phillippi Creek in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 50,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,618 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 780 & Beneva RD
CrossesPhillippi Creek
LocationBeneva Road & SR 780
RouteState Highway 780
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.33711, -82.49712
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,500 (2023)
Projected traffic87,618 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 SR 780 & Beneva RD over Phillippi Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 780 & Beneva RD over Phillippi Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 780 & Beneva RD over Phillippi Creek carry?

About 50,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 780 & Beneva RD over Phillippi Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns SR 780 & Beneva RD over Phillippi Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.