US Bridges

NW 156th Ave over Rocky Creek

Good

Alachua County, Florida · 1 MI West of SR 121 · Structure no. 264137

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 156th Ave over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 156th Ave over Rocky Creek in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,302 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesNW 156th Ave
CrossesRocky Creek
Location1 MI West of SR 121
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.80056, -82.40139
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,302 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 156th Ave over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 156th Ave over Rocky 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NW 156th Ave over Rocky Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NW 156th Ave over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns NW 156th Ave over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.