US Bridges

CR 351 over Fishbone Basin

Fair

Dixie County, Florida · 4.8 MI South of US-19 · Structure no. 304066

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 351
CrossesFishbone Basin
Location4.8 MI South of US-19
RouteCounty Highway 351
CountyDixie County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.56694, -83.13611
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 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 2046
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 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 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 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 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR 351 over Fishbone Basin?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.