US Bridges

CR 379 over Branch of Kennedy Creek

Fair

Liberty County, Florida · 6.6 Miles West of SR 65 · Structure no. 560042

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 379 over Branch of Kennedy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 379 over Branch of Kennedy Creek in Liberty County, Florida. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 124 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 379
CrossesBranch of Kennedy Creek
Location6.6 Miles West of SR 65
RouteCounty Highway 379
CountyLiberty County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.09765, -85.05086
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic275 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 379 over Branch of Kennedy Creek built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is CR 379 over Branch of Kennedy 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 379 over Branch of Kennedy Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CR 379 over Branch of Kennedy Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns CR 379 over Branch of Kennedy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.