CR 40 over Bird Creek
PoorPosted for loadLevy County, Florida · 5.9 MI Southwest of US 19 · Structure no. 340012
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 40 over Bird Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 40 over Bird Creek in Levy County, Florida. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,726 by 2046. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 40 over Bird Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 40 over Bird Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 40 over Bird Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 40 over Bird Creek?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 40 over Bird Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.