US Bridges

CR 234 over St. Pauls Brook

Fair

Alachua County, Florida · 1.4 MI North of SR 20 · Structure no. 260022

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 234 over St. Pauls Brook is a concrete culvert carrying CR 234 over St. Pauls Brook in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 64 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,302 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 234
CrossesSt. Pauls Brook
Location1.4 MI North of SR 20
RouteCounty Highway 234
CountyAlachua County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.62117, -82.20111
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,302 by 2042
Trucks3%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 234 over St. Pauls Brook built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is CR 234 over St. Pauls Brook 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 234 over St. Pauls Brook carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 234 over St. Pauls Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns CR 234 over St. Pauls Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.