US Bridges

SW CR 300 over Cattle Crossing

Good

Lafayette County, Florida · 0.6 MI South of CR 534 · Structure no. 330004

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW CR 300 over Cattle Crossing is a concrete culvert carrying SW CR 300 over Cattle Crossing in Lafayette County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSW CR 300
CrossesCattle Crossing
Location0.6 MI South of CR 534
RouteCounty Highway 251
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.07689, -83.24014
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic520 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SW CR 300 over Cattle Crossing built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW CR 300 over Cattle Crossing 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SW CR 300 over Cattle Crossing carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SW CR 300 over Cattle Crossing?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SW CR 300 over Cattle Crossing?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.