US Bridges

NE 180th Blvd over Rocky Creek

FairPosted for load

Hamilton County, Florida · 3 MI North of CR 6 · Structure no. 324306

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
65 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 180th Blvd over Rocky Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 180th Blvd over Rocky Creek in Hamilton County, Florida. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 180th Blvd
CrossesRocky Creek
Location3 MI North of CR 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.54444, -82.73375
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2023)
Projected traffic71 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 180th Blvd over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 180th Blvd over Rocky Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does NE 180th Blvd over Rocky Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is NE 180th Blvd over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns NE 180th Blvd over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.