US Bridges

SR-223 NB over Alligator Creek

Good

Bradford County, Florida · SR-223/ALLIGATOR Creek · Structure no. 280066

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
460 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-223 NB over Alligator Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-223 NB over Alligator Creek in Bradford County, Florida. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,952 by 2044. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-223 NB
CrossesAlligator Creek
LocationSR-223/ALLIGATOR Creek
RouteState Highway 223
CountyBradford County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.92369, -82.13797
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2022)
Projected traffic19,952 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-223 NB over Alligator Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-223 NB over Alligator 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR-223 NB over Alligator Creek carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SR-223 NB over Alligator Creek?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR-223 NB over Alligator Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.