NW 8th Avenue over Branch of Hogtown Creek
GoodAlachua County, Florida · 0.7 MI East of SR 121 · Structure no. 260084
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 8th Avenue over Branch of Hogtown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 8th Avenue over Branch of Hogtown Creek in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,451 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW 8th Avenue over Branch of Hogtown Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is NW 8th Avenue over Branch of Hogtown Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does NW 8th Avenue over Branch of Hogtown Creek carry?
About 6,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is NW 8th Avenue over Branch of Hogtown Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).
Who owns NW 8th Avenue over Branch of Hogtown Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.