US Bridges

CR 379 over North Mosquito Creek

PoorPosted for load

Gadsden County, Florida · 2.4 Miles North US90/SR10 · Structure no. 504130

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 379 over North Mosquito Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 379 over North Mosquito Creek in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 379
CrossesNorth Mosquito Creek
Location2.4 Miles North US90/SR10
RouteCounty Highway 379
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.69244, -84.67702
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2023)
Projected traffic825 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 379 over North Mosquito Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 379 over North Mosquito 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 379 over North Mosquito Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 379 over North Mosquito Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 379 over North Mosquito Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.