US Bridges

US-301 (SR-200) over Yellow Water Branch

Fair

Alachua County, Florida · 1.2 Mi. N. of SR-26 · Structure no. 260045

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-301 (SR-200) over Yellow Water Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US-301 (SR-200) over Yellow Water Branch in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 60 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 15,100 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,199 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-301 (SR-200)
CrossesYellow Water Branch
Location1.2 Mi. N. of SR-26
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyAlachua County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.73472, -82.14111
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 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 traffic15,100 (2023)
Projected traffic26,199 by 2045
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Yellow Water Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US-301 (SR-200) over Yellow Water Branch 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 Yellow Water Branch carry?

About 15,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is US-301 (SR-200) over Yellow Water Branch?

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 Yellow Water Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.