US Bridges

CR 347 over Sandfly Swamp

FairPosted for load

Levy County, Florida · 11.9 MI North of SR 24 · Structure no. 340008

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 347 over Sandfly Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 347 over Sandfly Swamp 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,128 by 2046. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 347
CrossesSandfly Swamp
Location11.9 MI North of SR 24
RouteCounty Highway 347
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.33808, -83.04156
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 Swamp built?

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

What condition is CR 347 over Sandfly Swamp 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 Swamp carry?

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

How long is CR 347 over Sandfly Swamp?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 347 over Sandfly Swamp?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.