US Bridges

CR 311 over Wekiva Creek

FairPosted for load

Levy County, Florida · 1.7 MI Southwest of US 19 · Structure no. 344008

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 311 over Wekiva Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 311 over Wekiva Creek in Levy County, Florida. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 311
CrossesWekiva Creek
Location1.7 MI Southwest of US 19
RouteCounty Highway 311
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.22217, -82.72939
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 311 over Wekiva Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 311 over Wekiva Creek 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 311 over Wekiva Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 311 over Wekiva Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 311 over Wekiva Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.