US Bridges

CR 340 over Suwannee River Overflow

Fair

Dixie County, Florida · 2.5 MI East of SR 349 · Structure no. 300040

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 340 over Suwannee River Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying CR 340 over Suwannee River Overflow in Dixie County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,082 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesCR 340
CrossesSuwannee River Overflow
Location2.5 MI East of SR 349
RouteCounty Highway 340
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.79792, -82.92994
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2024)
Projected traffic2,082 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 340 over Suwannee River Overflow built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 340 over Suwannee River Overflow 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 340 over Suwannee River Overflow carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is CR 340 over Suwannee River Overflow?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns CR 340 over Suwannee River Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.