US Bridges

Fruitville RD over Drainage Canal 6-125

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 3.7 MI East of I-75 · Structure no. 174103

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fruitville RD over Drainage Canal 6-125 is a concrete culvert carrying Fruitville RD over Drainage Canal 6-125 in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,022 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesFruitville RD
CrossesDrainage Canal 6-125
Location3.7 MI East of I-75
RouteState Highway 780
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.33858, -82.38825
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.4 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2024)
Projected traffic9,022 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fruitville RD over Drainage Canal 6-125 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fruitville RD over Drainage Canal 6-125 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Fruitville RD over Drainage Canal 6-125 carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fruitville RD over Drainage Canal 6-125?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Fruitville RD over Drainage Canal 6-125?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.