US Bridges

CR 1493 over Branch of Rocky Creek

Fair

Alachua County, Florida · 1.6 Miles NE of SR 121 · Structure no. 264146

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1493 over Branch of Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1493 over Branch of Rocky Creek in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 954 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1493
CrossesBranch of Rocky Creek
Location1.6 Miles NE of SR 121
RouteCounty Highway 1493
CountyAlachua County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.86472, -82.39
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic954 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 CR 1493 over Branch of Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1493 over Branch of 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1493 over Branch of Rocky Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1493 over Branch of Rocky Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns CR 1493 over Branch of Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.