US Bridges

SR-24 over Hatchet Creek

Fair

Alachua County, Florida · 0.6 Mi. E. of CR-225A · Structure no. 260095

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-24 over Hatchet Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-24 over Hatchet Creek in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,312 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-24
CrossesHatchet Creek
Location0.6 Mi. E. of CR-225A
RouteState Highway 24
CountyAlachua County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.73043, -82.24908
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 inspectionDecember 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 rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic19,200 (2023)
Projected traffic33,312 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR-24 over Hatchet Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-24 over Hatchet 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR-24 over Hatchet Creek carry?

About 19,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR-24 over Hatchet Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR-24 over Hatchet Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.