US Bridges

CR 1474 over Lochloosa Creek

Good

Alachua County, Florida · 1.8 MI East of CR 234 · Structure no. 264147

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1474 over Lochloosa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1474 over Lochloosa Creek in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 955 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 1474
CrossesLochloosa Creek
Location1.8 MI East of CR 234
RouteCounty Highway 1474
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.65441, -82.15633
Functional classRural Major 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 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 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 traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic955 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 1474 over Lochloosa Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1474 over Lochloosa 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 CR 1474 over Lochloosa Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 1474 over Lochloosa Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CR 1474 over Lochloosa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.