NW 74th Ave over Water Oak Creek
PoorPosted for loadBradford County, Florida · 0.5 MI South of CR 225 · Structure no. 284026
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 101
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 74th Ave over Water Oak Creek is a concrete slab carrying NW 74th Ave over Water Oak Creek in Bradford County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 101 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW 74th Ave over Water Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is NW 74th Ave over Water Oak Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does NW 74th Ave over Water Oak Creek carry?
About 101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NW 74th Ave over Water Oak Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns NW 74th Ave over Water Oak Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.