US Bridges

Big Flats Camp RD over Clay Gully

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · North of Main Park DR · Structure no. 170402

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2022 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Big Flats Camp RD over Clay Gully is a concrete culvert carrying Big Flats Camp RD over Clay Gully in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Flats Camp RD
CrossesClay Gully
LocationNorth of Main Park DR
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.28706, -82.25338
Functional classRural 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2022)
Projected traffic175 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Big Flats Camp RD over Clay Gully built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Flats Camp RD over Clay Gully 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Big Flats Camp RD over Clay Gully carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Big Flats Camp RD over Clay Gully?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Big Flats Camp RD over Clay Gully?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.