US Bridges

CR 351 over Fishbone Basin

Good

Dixie County, Florida · 5.5 MI South of US-19 · Structure no. 304065

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 351 over Fishbone Basin is a concrete culvert carrying CR 351 over Fishbone Basin in Dixie County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesCR 351
CrossesFishbone Basin
Location5.5 MI South of US-19
RouteCounty Highway 351
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.56417, -83.14472
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 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 traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 351 over Fishbone Basin built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 351 over Fishbone Basin 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 351 over Fishbone Basin carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is CR 351 over Fishbone Basin?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns CR 351 over Fishbone Basin?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.