US Bridges

Albee Farm Road over Shakett Creek

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.1MI S of Laurel RD E · Structure no. 174085

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albee Farm Road over Shakett Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Albee Farm Road over Shakett Creek in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,372 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAlbee Farm Road
CrossesShakett Creek
Location0.1MI S of Laurel RD E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.13474, -82.43352
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,200 (2021)
Projected traffic26,372 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Albee Farm Road over Shakett Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Albee Farm Road over Shakett 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Albee Farm Road over Shakett Creek carry?

About 15,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Albee Farm Road over Shakett Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Albee Farm Road over Shakett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.