US Bridges

NW 23rd Blvd over Hogtown Creek

Good

Alachua County, Florida · 0.3 MI West of US 441 · Structure no. 260035

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 23rd Blvd over Hogtown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 23rd Blvd over Hogtown Creek in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,136 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNW 23rd Blvd
CrossesHogtown Creek
Location0.3 MI West of US 441
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.67417, -82.34444
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionOctober 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2023)
Projected traffic16,136 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$154,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 23rd Blvd over Hogtown Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 23rd Blvd over Hogtown 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 2023.

How much traffic does NW 23rd Blvd over Hogtown Creek carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NW 23rd Blvd over Hogtown Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns NW 23rd Blvd over Hogtown Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.