US Bridges

NW 156th Ave over Monteocha Creek

Fair

Alachua County, Florida · 0.5 MI W of CR 225 · Structure no. 260052

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 156th Ave over Monteocha Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 156th Ave over Monteocha Creek in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,297 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 156th Ave
CrossesMonteocha Creek
Location0.5 MI W of CR 225
RouteCounty Highway 340
CountyAlachua County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.79672, -82.28869
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic3,297 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 NW 156th Ave over Monteocha Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 156th Ave over Monteocha 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NW 156th Ave over Monteocha Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NW 156th Ave over Monteocha Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns NW 156th Ave over Monteocha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.