US Bridges

Cattleman Road over Phillippi Creek

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.5MI N/O Bee Ridge RD · Structure no. 174066

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cattleman Road over Phillippi Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cattleman Road over Phillippi Creek in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,568 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCattleman Road
CrossesPhillippi Creek
Location0.5MI N/O Bee Ridge RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.3087, -82.45144
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2024)
Projected traffic35,568 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Cattleman Road over Phillippi Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Cattleman Road over Phillippi 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 Cattleman Road over Phillippi Creek carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cattleman Road over Phillippi Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Cattleman Road over Phillippi Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.