US Bridges

CR 347 over Cedar Branch

Fair

Levy County, Florida · 17.1 MI North of SR 24 · Structure no. 340004

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 347 over Cedar Branch is a steel culvert carrying CR 347 over Cedar Branch in Levy County, Florida. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,128 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 347
CrossesCedar Branch
Location17.1 MI North of SR 24
RouteCounty Highway 347
CountyLevy County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.40414, -83.01175
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2024)
Projected traffic1,128 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 347 over Cedar Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 347 over Cedar 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 347 over Cedar Branch carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 347 over Cedar Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns CR 347 over Cedar Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.