US Bridges

SR-121 over Hogtown Creek

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Alachua County, Florida · 200 Ft. N. of SR-26 · Structure no. 260940

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-121 over Hogtown Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR-121 over Hogtown Creek in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 64 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,435 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-121
CrossesHogtown Creek
Location200 Ft. N. of SR-26
RouteState Highway 121
CountyAlachua County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.65283, -82.3724
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2023)
Projected traffic36,435 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-121 over Hogtown Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR-121 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR-121 over Hogtown Creek carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-121 over Hogtown Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns SR-121 over Hogtown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.