US Bridges

SR-121 over Branch of Hogtown Creek

Good

Alachua County, Florida · 1.5 Mi. N. of SR-26 · Structure no. 260941

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-121 over Branch of Hogtown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-121 over Branch of Hogtown Creek in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,892 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR-121
CrossesBranch of Hogtown Creek
Location1.5 Mi. N. of SR-26
RouteState Highway 121
CountyAlachua County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.67361, -82.37222
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2022)
Projected traffic26,892 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Branch of Hogtown Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-121 over Branch of 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 March 2023.

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

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-121 over Branch of Hogtown Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-121 over Branch of Hogtown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.