US Bridges

SR-349 over Hammock Branch

Fair

Lafayette County, Florida · 3.3 Mi. S. of US-27 · Structure no. 330019

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-349 over Hammock Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR-349 over Hammock Branch in Lafayette County, Florida. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 81 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,511 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-349
CrossesHammock Branch
Location3.3 Mi. S. of US-27
RouteState Highway 349
CountyLafayette County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.90512, -82.95285
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 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 traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic4,511 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR-349 over Hammock Branch built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR-349 over Hammock Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR-349 over Hammock Branch carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR-349 over Hammock Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-349 over Hammock Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.