US Bridges

CR 361 over Rocky Creek

FairPosted for load

Dixie County, Florida · 5.5 MI South of CR 358 · Structure no. 300014

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 361 over Rocky Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 361 over Rocky Creek in Dixie County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2046. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 361
CrossesRocky Creek
Location5.5 MI South of CR 358
RouteCounty Highway 361
CountyDixie County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.59301, -83.37776
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic694 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$359,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 361 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 361 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 361 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is CR 361 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 361 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.