US Bridges

CR 326 over Dennis Creek

Poor

Levy County, Florida · 2.4 MI West of CR 347 · Structure no. 340013

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 326 over Dennis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 326 over Dennis 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.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 326
CrossesDennis Creek
Location2.4 MI West of CR 347
RouteCounty Highway 326
CountyLevy County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.21383, -83.05047
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic51 (2024)
Projected traffic88 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$589,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 326 over Dennis Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 326 over Dennis 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 326 over Dennis Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CR 326 over Dennis Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CR 326 over Dennis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.