US Bridges

NE 17th Ave over Alligator Creek

Good

Bradford County, Florida · 0.3 MI South of SR 16 · Structure no. 284033

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
701
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 17th Ave over Alligator Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NE 17th Ave over Alligator Creek in Bradford County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 701 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,216 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 17th Ave
CrossesAlligator Creek
Location0.3 MI South of SR 16
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBradford County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.94944, -82.07278
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic701 (2023)
Projected traffic1,216 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NE 17th Ave over Alligator Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 17th Ave 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NE 17th Ave over Alligator Creek carry?

About 701 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 17th Ave over Alligator Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns NE 17th Ave over Alligator Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.