US Bridges

CR 361 over Cow Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Dixie County, Florida · 10.4 MI South of CR 358 · Structure no. 300015

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 361 over Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 361 over Cow Creek in Dixie County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCR 361
CrossesCow Creek
Location10.4 MI South of CR 358
RouteCounty Highway 361
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.52433, -83.37392
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.1 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic694 by 2042
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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 361 over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 361 over Cow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 361 over Cow Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is CR 361 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 361 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.