US Bridges

Fish Camp Road over Unknown Creek

Fair

Alachua County, Florida · 2.6 Mi. W. of US-301 · Structure no. 260117

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Fish Camp Road over Unknown Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Fish Camp Road over Unknown Creek in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFish Camp Road
CrossesUnknown Creek
Location2.6 Mi. W. of US-301
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyAlachua County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.56361, -82.12528
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2023)
Projected traffic88 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Fish Camp Road over Unknown Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fish Camp Road over Unknown 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Fish Camp Road over Unknown Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Fish Camp Road over Unknown Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Fish Camp Road over Unknown Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.