US Bridges

SR-349 over Old Town Hammock

Good

Dixie County, Florida · 3.2 Mi. N of US-19 · Structure no. 300060

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-349 over Old Town Hammock is a concrete culvert carrying SR-349 over Old Town Hammock in Dixie County, Florida. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 88 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,237 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR-349
CrossesOld Town Hammock
Location3.2 Mi. N of US-19
RouteState Highway 349
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.64694, -82.98371
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2023)
Projected traffic10,237 by 2045
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-349 over Old Town Hammock built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR-349 over Old Town Hammock in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR-349 over Old Town Hammock carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR-349 over Old Town Hammock?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-349 over Old Town Hammock?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.