CR 357 over Shired Creek
PoorPosted for loadDixie County, Florida · 10.5 MI South of CR 351 · Structure no. 300043
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 340 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 357 over Shired Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 357 over Shired Creek in Dixie County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2046. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 357 over Shired Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 357 over Shired 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 357 over Shired Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is CR 357 over Shired Creek?
The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 357 over Shired Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.