US Bridges

SR-26 over Little Hatchet Crk East

Good

Alachua County, Florida · 0.1 Mi. E. of SR-222 · Structure no. 260031

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-26 over Little Hatchet Crk East is a concrete culvert carrying SR-26 over Little Hatchet Crk East in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 70 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,606 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR-26
CrossesLittle Hatchet Crk East
Location0.1 Mi. E. of SR-222
RouteState Highway 26
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.68789, -82.22084
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2022)
Projected traffic19,606 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-26 over Little Hatchet Crk East built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR-26 over Little Hatchet Crk East 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR-26 over Little Hatchet Crk East carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-26 over Little Hatchet Crk East?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR-26 over Little Hatchet Crk East?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.