44th Avenue East
Carrying 44th Avenue East over Bowlees Creek
50ft. E of 15th St. East, Manatee, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 44th Avenue East
The 44th Avenue East bridge in Manatee, Florida carries 44th Avenue East over Bowlees Creek. It was built in 2016, making it 10 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.3 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,118 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 44th Avenue East compares
Live comparison across Florida.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2016
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 8.3 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 12,118 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 134128
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 44th Avenue East is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare 44th Avenue East against other structures in Manatee and across Florida. Florida bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for 44th Avenue East?
44th Avenue East in Manatee, Florida on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 44th Avenue East inspected?
44th Avenue East's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 12,118 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 44th Avenue East is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for 44th Avenue East?
44th Avenue East has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 44th Avenue East?
44th Avenue East is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is 44th Avenue East and does age affect safety?
44th Avenue East was built in 2016, making it 10 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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