US Bridges

CR-315 over Daisy Creek

Poor

Marion County, Florida · 7.2 MI N of SR-40 · Structure no. 364012

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-315 over Daisy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-315 over Daisy Creek in Marion 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.

It carries about 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,155 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-315
CrossesDaisy Creek
Location7.2 MI N of SR-40
RouteCounty Highway 315
CountyMarion County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.31519, -81.97311
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2023)
Projected traffic8,155 by 2045
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-315 over Daisy Creek built?

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

What condition is CR-315 over Daisy 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR-315 over Daisy Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is CR-315 over Daisy Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR-315 over Daisy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.