US Bridges

SR-235 over Rocky Creek

Good

Alachua County, Florida · 1.8 Mi. E. of SR-121 · Structure no. 260026

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-235 over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-235 over Rocky Creek in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 56 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,429 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR-235
CrossesRocky Creek
Location1.8 Mi. E. of SR-121
RouteState Highway 235
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.84, -82.37667
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,429 by 2045
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-235 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR-235 over Rocky 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR-235 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR-235 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR-235 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.