US Bridges

SR-26 over Lake Ridge Creek

Fair

Alachua County, Florida · 2.6 Mi. Sw. of SR-222 · Structure no. 260048

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-26 over Lake Ridge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-26 over Lake Ridge Creek in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 66 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,196 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-26
CrossesLake Ridge Creek
Location2.6 Mi. Sw. of SR-222
RouteState Highway 26
CountyAlachua County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.66696, -82.24849
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.5 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 traffic5,300 (2022)
Projected traffic9,196 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lake Ridge Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR-26 over Lake Ridge 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR-26 over Lake Ridge Creek carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-26 over Lake Ridge Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-26 over Lake Ridge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.