US Bridges

Jackson Road over Curry Creek

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.8 MI N of Venice Ave. · Structure no. 174028

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,550
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Road over Curry Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Jackson Road over Curry Creek in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,690 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson Road
CrossesCurry Creek
Location0.8 MI N of Venice Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.11108, -82.35998
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2021)
Projected traffic2,690 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 Jackson Road over Curry Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Road over Curry 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Jackson Road over Curry Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Road over Curry Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Road over Curry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.