US Bridges

Albee Farm Road over Curry Creek

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 1.3MI S of Laurel Rd. · Structure no. 174086

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albee Farm Road over Curry Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Albee Farm Road over Curry 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,981 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAlbee Farm Road
CrossesCurry Creek
Location1.3MI S of Laurel Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.11759, -82.43367
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2021)
Projected traffic7,981 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Curry Creek built?

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

What condition is Albee Farm Road over Curry 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 Curry Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Albee Farm Road over Curry Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Albee Farm Road over Curry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.