US Bridges

Drive Way over Turkey Creek

Good

Alachua County, Florida · 300 S of White Oaks Rd. · Structure no. 264876

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drive Way over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Drive Way over Turkey 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesDrive Way
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location300 S of White Oaks Rd.
CountyAlachua County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.75914, -82.4252
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 16 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2024)
Projected traffic21 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Drive Way over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is Drive Way over Turkey 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Drive Way over Turkey Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Drive Way over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Drive Way over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.