US Bridges

NW 16th Ave over Possum Creek

Fair

Alachua County, Florida · 1.5 MI West of US 441 · Structure no. 260097

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 16th Ave over Possum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 16th Ave over Possum Creek in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 18,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,618 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 16th Ave
CrossesPossum Creek
Location1.5 MI West of US 441
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlachua County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.66667, -82.36417
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,800 (2023)
Projected traffic32,618 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 16th Ave over Possum Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is NW 16th Ave over Possum 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 16th Ave over Possum Creek carry?

About 18,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NW 16th Ave over Possum Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns NW 16th Ave over Possum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.