US Bridges

CR 368 over Porter Lake

PoorPosted for load

Liberty County, Florida · 2.7 Miles East of CR 67 · Structure no. 560013

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
638 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 368 over Porter Lake is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 368 over Porter Lake in Liberty County, Florida. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2043. The structure is 638 ft (194.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesCR 368
CrossesPorter Lake
Location2.7 Miles East of CR 67
RouteCounty Highway 368
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.17719, -84.67588
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans17
Design loadUnknown
Structure length638 ft (194.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic275 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 368 over Porter Lake built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 368 over Porter Lake 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 368 over Porter Lake carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 368 over Porter Lake?

The structure is 638 ft (194.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR 368 over Porter Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.