US Bridges

38th Street over Whitaker Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.2MI. E of Old Bradenton · Structure no. 175690

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

38th Street over Whitaker Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying 38th Street over Whitaker Creek in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries38th Street
CrossesWhitaker Creek
Location0.2MI. E of Old Bradenton
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.36794, -82.54435
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 38th Street over Whitaker Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 38th Street over Whitaker 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 38th Street over Whitaker Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 38th Street over Whitaker Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns 38th Street over Whitaker Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.