FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NW 156TH AVE

Carrying NW 156TH AVE over ROCKY CREEK

1 MI WEST OF SR 121, Alachua, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
47 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NW 156TH AVE

The NW 156TH AVE bridge in Alachua, Florida carries NW 156TH AVE over ROCKY CREEK. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 16.9 meters (55 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 750 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 46.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How NW 156TH AVE compares

▲ 7.8
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Top 21%
Higher load rating than 79% of Florida bridges
115
Bridges in Alachua · 1 in Poor condition
NW 156TH AVE 46.7 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
46.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1988
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
16.9 m (55 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
750 vehicles/day
Structure Number
264137

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NW 156TH AVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare NW 156TH AVE against other structures in Alachua and across Florida. Florida bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for NW 156TH AVE?

NW 156TH AVE in Alachua, Florida on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NW 156TH AVE inspected?

NW 156TH AVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 750 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NW 156TH AVE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NW 156TH AVE?

NW 156TH AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NW 156TH AVE?

NW 156TH AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NW 156TH AVE and does age affect safety?

NW 156TH AVE was built in 1988, making it 38 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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