US Bridges

NE 31st Ave over Little Hatchet Creek

Good

Alachua County, Florida · 0.2 MI West of SR 24 · Structure no. 264626

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 31st Ave over Little Hatchet Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NE 31st Ave over Little Hatchet Creek in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,082 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNE 31st Ave
CrossesLittle Hatchet Creek
Location0.2 MI West of SR 24
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.68139, -82.29583
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,082 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 NE 31st Ave over Little Hatchet Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 31st Ave over Little Hatchet 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NE 31st Ave over Little Hatchet Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 31st Ave over Little Hatchet Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NE 31st Ave over Little Hatchet Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.