US Bridges

US-301 (SR-35) over Little Withlacoochee Rvr

Good

Hernando County, Florida · 3MI S of CR-673 · Structure no. 080035

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
361 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-301 (SR-35) over Little Withlacoochee Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-301 (SR-35) over Little Withlacoochee Rvr in Hernando 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,125 by 2042. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesUS-301 (SR-35)
CrossesLittle Withlacoochee Rvr
Location3MI S of CR-673
RouteU.S. Route 301
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.57269, -82.15531
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2023)
Projected traffic8,125 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-301 (SR-35) over Little Withlacoochee Rvr built?

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

What condition is US-301 (SR-35) over Little Withlacoochee Rvr 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 2023.

How much traffic does US-301 (SR-35) over Little Withlacoochee Rvr carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US-301 (SR-35) over Little Withlacoochee Rvr?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US-301 (SR-35) over Little Withlacoochee Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.