US Bridges

Side Road over Orange Creek

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 100FT W/O Coburn Road · Structure no. 174055

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Side Road over Orange Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Side Road over Orange Creek in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long.

CarriesSide Road
CrossesOrange Creek
Location100FT W/O Coburn Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.33924, -82.44113
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Side Road over Orange Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Side Road over Orange 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Side Road over Orange Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Side Road over Orange Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Side Road over Orange Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.