US Bridges

NW 142nd Ave over Rocky Creek

Good

Alachua County, Florida · 1.0 MI E of SR 121 · Structure no. 264145

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 142nd Ave over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 142nd Ave over Rocky Creek in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 151 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 142nd Ave
CrossesRocky Creek
Location1.0 MI E of SR 121
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlachua County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.78512, -82.36167
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 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 traffic151 (2023)
Projected traffic262 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 142nd Ave over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 142nd 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NW 142nd Ave over Rocky Creek carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NW 142nd Ave 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 142nd Ave over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.