US Bridges

CR 347 over Sandfly Basin

Fair

Levy County, Florida · 11.6 MI North of SR 24 · Structure no. 340007

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 347 over Sandfly Basin is a concrete culvert carrying CR 347 over Sandfly Basin in Levy County, Florida. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 347
CrossesSandfly Basin
Location11.6 MI North of SR 24
RouteCounty Highway 347
CountyLevy County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.33511, -83.03906
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 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 Sandfly Basin built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 347 over Sandfly Basin 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 Sandfly Basin carry?

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

How long is CR 347 over Sandfly Basin?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CR 347 over Sandfly Basin?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.