US Bridges

SR-24 over Havens CREEK(#4 Channel)

Fair

Levy County, Florida · 1 Mi. W. of CR-347 · Structure no. 340053

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
950 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-24 over Havens CREEK(#4 Channel) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-24 over Havens CREEK(#4 Channel) in Levy County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,338 by 2044. The structure is 950 ft (289.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-24
CrossesHavens CREEK(#4 Channel)
Location1 Mi. W. of CR-347
RouteState Highway 24
CountyLevy County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.16556, -83.0275
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20
Structure length950 ft (289.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic4,338 by 2044
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-24 over Havens CREEK(#4 Channel) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-24 over Havens CREEK(#4 Channel) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR-24 over Havens CREEK(#4 Channel) carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR-24 over Havens CREEK(#4 Channel)?

The structure is 950 ft (289.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR-24 over Havens CREEK(#4 Channel)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.