US Bridges

CR 358 over Sand Hill Creek

FairPosted for load

Dixie County, Florida · 3.5 MI Southwest of US 19 · Structure no. 300013

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 358 over Sand Hill Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 358 over Sand Hill Creek in Dixie County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,735 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 358
CrossesSand Hill Creek
Location3.5 MI Southwest of US 19
RouteCounty Highway 358
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.67694, -83.34083
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,735 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$437,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 358 over Sand Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 358 over Sand Hill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 358 over Sand Hill Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is CR 358 over Sand Hill Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 358 over Sand Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.