US Bridges

CR-314 over Canal

Fair

Marion County, Florida · 1.3 Miles North of SR-40 · Structure no. 364054

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-314 over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying CR-314 over Canal in Marion County, Florida. It was built in 1950, 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 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,379 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-314
CrossesCanal
Location1.3 Miles North of SR-40
RouteCounty Highway 314
CountyMarion County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.23134, -81.96768
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic5,379 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-314 over Canal built?

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

What condition is CR-314 over Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR-314 over Canal carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR-314 over Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR-314 over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.