US Bridges

CR 361 over Cow Creek

Poor

Dixie County, Florida · 10.8 MI South of CR 358 · Structure no. 300017

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

About this bridge

CR 361 over Cow Creek is a concrete culvert 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 4 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.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCR 361
CrossesCow Creek
Location10.8 MI South of CR 358
RouteCounty Highway 361
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.51919, -83.37079
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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$351,000
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 (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is CR 361 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 361 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.