Appomattox Drive over Myakkahatchee Creek
FairSarasota County, Florida · 1.0 MI W of Sumter Blvd · Structure no. 175019
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Appomattox Drive over Myakkahatchee Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Appomattox Drive over Myakkahatchee Creek in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,328 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Appomattox Drive over Myakkahatchee Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Appomattox Drive over Myakkahatchee 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Appomattox Drive over Myakkahatchee Creek carry?
About 4,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Appomattox Drive over Myakkahatchee Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Appomattox Drive over Myakkahatchee Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.