US Bridges

CR 357 over California Swamp

PoorPosted for load

Dixie County, Florida · 9.6 MI South of CR 351 · Structure no. 300044

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 357 over California Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying CR 357 over California Swamp 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 357
CrossesCalifornia Swamp
Location9.6 MI South of CR 351
RouteCounty Highway 357
CountyDixie County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.41411, -83.20184
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.7 US tons
Inventory rating11.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic260 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$507,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 357 over California Swamp built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 357 over California Swamp 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 California Swamp carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is CR 357 over California Swamp?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns CR 357 over California Swamp?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.