US Bridges

NW 156th Ave/Cr 22 over Rocky Creek

Fair

Alachua County, Florida · 0.75 MI East of SR 121 · Structure no. 264138

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 156th Ave/Cr 22 over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 156th Ave/Cr 22 over Rocky Creek in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,301 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 156th Ave/Cr 22
CrossesRocky Creek
Location0.75 MI East of SR 121
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyAlachua County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.80091, -82.37116
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,301 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/Cr 22 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 156th Ave/Cr 22 over Rocky 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NW 156th Ave/Cr 22 over Rocky Creek carry?

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

How long is NW 156th Ave/Cr 22 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns NW 156th Ave/Cr 22 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.