US Bridges

CR 368 over Ochlockonee River

PoorPosted for load

Liberty County, Florida · 3.1 Miles East of CR 67 · Structure no. 560059

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
560 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 368 over Ochlockonee River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 368 over Ochlockonee River 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 3 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 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesCR 368
CrossesOchlockonee River
Location3.1 Miles East of CR 67
RouteCounty Highway 368
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.17675, -84.66962
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.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 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 Ochlockonee River built?

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

What condition is CR 368 over Ochlockonee River 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 368 over Ochlockonee River carry?

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

How long is CR 368 over Ochlockonee River?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR 368 over Ochlockonee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.