US Bridges

CR 3-W Lake Road over Unnamed Branch

Good

Jefferson County, Florida · 1.36 Miles West of CR259 · Structure no. 544035

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3-W Lake Road over Unnamed Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 3-W Lake Road over Unnamed Branch in Jefferson County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 3-W Lake Road
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location1.36 Miles West of CR259
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.56306, -83.89671
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic220 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 3-W Lake Road over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3-W Lake Road over Unnamed Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3-W Lake Road over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 3-W Lake Road over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 3-W Lake Road over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.