US Bridges

US-301 (SR-200) over Doodle Bug Creek

Fair

Alachua County, Florida · 6.5 Mi. N. of SR-20 · Structure no. 260044

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-301 (SR-200) over Doodle Bug Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-301 (SR-200) over Doodle Bug Creek in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 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 18,400 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,924 by 2025. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-301 (SR-200)
CrossesDoodle Bug Creek
Location6.5 Mi. N. of SR-20
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyAlachua County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.68454, -82.12571
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,400 (2023)
Projected traffic31,924 by 2025
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 US-301 (SR-200) over Doodle Bug Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US-301 (SR-200) over Doodle Bug 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US-301 (SR-200) over Doodle Bug Creek carry?

About 18,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US-301 (SR-200) over Doodle Bug Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-301 (SR-200) over Doodle Bug Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.