US Bridges

CR 379 over Kennedy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Liberty County, Florida · 7.6 Miles West of SR 65 · Structure no. 560049

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 379 over Kennedy Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 379 over Kennedy Creek in Liberty County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 379
CrossesKennedy Creek
Location7.6 Miles West of SR 65
RouteCounty Highway 379
CountyLiberty County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.10896, -85.0604
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 Kennedy Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 379 over Kennedy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 379 over Kennedy Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 379 over Kennedy Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 379 over Kennedy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.