US Bridges

CR 361 over Buck Creek

PoorPosted for load

Dixie County, Florida · 8.4 MI South of CR 358 · Structure no. 300018

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

About this bridge

CR 361 over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 361 over Buck 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. 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 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCR 361
CrossesBuck Creek
Location8.4 MI South of CR 358
RouteCounty Highway 361
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.55183, -83.38158
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating20.2 US tons
Inventory rating12.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 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 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 361 over Buck Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 361 over Buck 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 Buck Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 361 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns CR 361 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.