US Bridges

CR 14 over Sampala Swamp

Poor

Madison County, Florida · 0.5 MI East of CR 360 · Structure no. 350004

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 14 over Sampala Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying CR 14 over Sampala Swamp in Madison County, Florida. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,429 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 14
CrossesSampala Swamp
Location0.5 MI East of CR 360
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyMadison County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.35208, -83.49951
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,429 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 14 over Sampala Swamp built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is CR 14 over Sampala Swamp 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 14 over Sampala Swamp carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 14 over Sampala Swamp?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CR 14 over Sampala Swamp?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.