US Bridges

CR 340 over Cow Creek

Good

Gilchrist County, Florida · 2 Miles West of SR 47 · Structure no. 314001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 340 over Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 340 over Cow Creek in Gilchrist County, Florida. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,123 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

CarriesCR 340
CrossesCow Creek
Location2 Miles West of SR 47
RouteCounty Highway 340
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.79467, -82.76711
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2024)
Projected traffic3,123 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 340 over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 340 over Cow Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 340 over Cow Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 340 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns CR 340 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.