US Bridges

SR-26 over Hogtown Creek

Fair

Alachua County, Florida · 0.2 Mi. W. of SR-121 · Structure no. 260038

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
18,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-26 over Hogtown Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR-26 over Hogtown Creek in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 68 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 18,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,404 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-26
CrossesHogtown Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W. of SR-121
RouteState Highway 26
CountyAlachua County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.65194, -82.37472
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,100 (2023)
Projected traffic31,404 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Hogtown Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR-26 over Hogtown Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR-26 over Hogtown Creek carry?

About 18,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-26 over Hogtown Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR-26 over Hogtown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.