US Bridges

US-301 NB (SR-200) over Orange Creek

Fair

Alachua County, Florida · 0.7 Mi. S. of CR-325 · Structure no. 260106

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-301 NB (SR-200) over Orange Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-301 NB (SR-200) over Orange Creek in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 7,550 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,099 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-301 NB (SR-200)
CrossesOrange Creek
Location0.7 Mi. S. of CR-325
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyAlachua County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.44182, -82.10878
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,550 (2022)
Projected traffic13,099 by 2044
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US-301 NB (SR-200) over Orange Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-301 NB (SR-200) over Orange 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US-301 NB (SR-200) over Orange Creek carry?

About 7,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US-301 NB (SR-200) over Orange Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-301 NB (SR-200) over Orange Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.